Transcribe Lechevallier, A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-02-09)

Key west Fla 9th Febr. 1883

Professor Henry Ward [?]. Rochester. N. Y.

Dear Sir. I have at the present time, on hand a splendid skeleton of (Black Fish). I dont remember the scientific name and hav'nt got the catalogue. This skeleton is only the flesh off but not-white-it is about 10 to 12 [fts?] in length- it is complete What price will you give for it- I shall send it to you. (50 cts per foot if very complete[this annotation in pencil may be from Ward?]) If you need anything from Florida write to me & let me know. I have at the present time-on hand- Audubonia occidentalis [Great blue heron]; male female adult or young in down and the egg. Platalea ajaja [Roseate spoonbill]; male female adult-young in down and the egg. Pandion carolinensis [osprey]. male female adult found in down & the egg. and some other good specimens. I am now in Florida since 4 months and think to remain till the first of July- I leave to-day for the Everglades- Write to me soon to Miami-(Dade County) via [?] Key west Fla. Post Office Yours truly A. Lechevallier

PS. Please send me your catalogue which I have ask you before from Montreal. You did answer me it was to the printing office at the time. A. LeC