NORTH BATTERY FROM HUBERT STREET Watercolor by Archibald Robertson, 1813 Purchased through the Foster-Jarvis Fund The total value added to the collections by gifts and bequests was approximately $133,000, and the total value of purchases was just over $37,000. These welcome, and in some cases distinguished, acquisitions are described in subsequent sections of this Report. It is possible to judge a historical society by its publications. During 1966 much was accomplished that will be offered for judgement in future years. We can take immediate pride in the publication by American Heritage of The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for "The Birds of America" Reproduced in Color for the First Time from the Collection at The New-York Historical Society, a two-volume work that in every respect was worthy of the artist and his masterpiece. When the book appeared, it included one bird watercolor which remained