Transcribe Goode, G. Brown. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-03-30)

UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM UNDER DIRECTION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON Mar. 30, 1883. Prof. H. A. Ward Rochester, Mass. Dear Professor:

    I find that the appro-

priation for the Fishery Exhibition is running low, and that it will be necessary to transfer your bills for mounting the six groups, and the six individual birds - in the ag- gregate $468 - to the account of the Museum. It will be settled during my absence. We ^are^ having some very fine backgrounds for your group