Transcribe Stafford, Cyril. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-05-28)

and a considerable number of the smaller ones, the whole would no doubt have been better had they not lain so long in the Sand, but I hope they will still prove to be serviceable. As the conditions mentioned in my last were [apparently?] fulfilled I have promised to give the man 2 pounds and take the chance of its value to you. There is no steamer running now to the Island, but as the Box is already packed, I shall forward it per McCullock & Co. to your address, at the first opportunity most probably on Monday, so that you may shortly expect it. [?] Friday last, I carefully washed the contents and they are perfectly odorless. On its receipt, whatever