Transcribe Hathaway, Benjamin. T. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-12-08)

Dear Sir:

At what prices could you send me a human skeleton express and all these charges included? This skeleton to be of life size, well-mounted, so that i can be taken apart and put together again at will, and enclosed in a glass case with class doors case to be set on castors. my pupils are determined to have a skeleton which shall be first class in every respect, and are already raising money by subscription for that object, and they have written to several parties for rates vc. Please give one in reply your best terms rolling Yours respectfully. Benj. T. Hathaway Prim. High School, Rock Island Ill.