Transcribe Edwards, Vinal N. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-10-28)

nwh Woods Hole Oct 28 1879 Mr Ward Dear Sir I have been away sometime on on arriving found a card from you asking what I would get you 3 Black fish skileture for and 4 skulls.

I your list you sent me

two years ago you offered me for Blackfish skeleton 12 feet long $7.50 all above 12 feet to 16 $1.00 per foot over 12. All over 16 feet to 20. $.125 Per foot over 16 All over 20 feet to 24. $1.50 per foot over 20 This would make a 20 foot fish $16.50