Paul Pelseneer to Edward S. Morse 1920 on Shell Heaps Mollusks

sent by Pelseneer from Bruxelles, Palais des Academies

　This correspondence holds significant importance, as it involves an inquiry from one malacologist to another regarding specific mollusk species. The postcard is addressed to Edw. S. Morse Esq. at the Peabody Academy of Science in Salem, Mass, United States of N. America. It was sent by Pelseneer from Bruxelles, Palais des Academies, and is postmarked November 21, 1920, Bruxelles - Brussel. Jean Paul Louis Pelseneer (26 June 1863 – 5 May 1945) was a distinguished Belgian malacologist, morphologist, ethologist, and phylogenist.

scarce correspondence betweem two scientists

Given that the text is predominantly in French and written in longhand, my understanding relies on Google Translator. Although not entirely precise, I am confident that we can grasp the essence of this letter, as the subject matter appears clear. The Google translation is provided below:

Brussel Nov. 21, 1920

Dear Sir,

I currently have an extensive work in print on variations among the Mollusks. I tried to cite the less intersting observations, and in particular yours on Omori Shell Heaps. In order to be very precise, can I ask you what are the species of hunatia and Mya..., which are discussed in connection with the New England Shell Heaps, American Journal of Science, vol. XX, p.11 323, 1882? will oblige me by indicating the species. I thank you for this and ask you to believe me in.... 

Paul Pelseneex

Palace of Academies

Jean Paul Louis Pelseneer