Referee's report by William Turner, on a paper 'On the female organs and placentation of the raccoon (Procyon lotor)' by Morrison Watson Not recommended for publication in the 'Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society'. Discusses the observations of the author, and how she should have been able to determine more than he has. Suggests the author should have given more thought to the methods of examination. Considers the narrative to contain many gaps. The paper may be printed in full in the Proceedings, along with some illustrations. Subject: Zoology, Physiology [Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London', 1881] 24 February 1881