Transcribe Hornaday, W. T. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-12-02)

Dear Prof Ward; Yours of Nov. 30th has just reached me. Mr Baker gave me $20. last Saturday, for which I thank you. I have taken that agate we booked at which you said I might have for $3.50. Have read several letters lately from Mr Bliss, and I am now trying my best to raise $250 for him in which I must succeed somehow: If you know of any way to bring it about do tell me of it at will. I do wish my debts were not all relatives or personal friends so that I might push some of them with a clear conscience. It is very annoying that I with over $3,000 due in today and without even $200. worth of debt. should not be able to borrow a patty $200 for three months. But I suppose genius must always pay for everything in advance. As regards Mr BLiss' letters to you and which he asks for, I must say it would (if possible) be hardly