Natural History - The Berwickshire Naturalists Club - James Hardy - Important group of approx. 18 autograph letters signed by James Hardy, one of the most important naturalists of the 19th c, relating to the Berwickshire Naturalists Club - now considered the oldest organisation of its kind in this country. Some letters extensive, dealing with various aspects of natural history and the activities of the Club. Together with related ms notes. James Hardy was Secretary of the Club from 1871-1896 and is regarded as one of the most important naturalists of his age - with at least two species of animals named after him