Transcribe Lucas, F. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1882-01-23)

and is comparatively new. Joe wished me to thank you for your kindness. He works at home and is thinking a little of going back to Canada as his Father wishes him to do. I think that Mirguet is the. coming Maceratienist and he will probably require a raise when the summer & dirty work arrive. Enclosed is a third (?) list of things sent to San Francisco . I trust the zoology arrived in good order. En attendant de vos nouvelles je reste tout a vous Frederic A. Lucas The list of skeletons &c. referred to above is taken by Mr. Howell. Mr. Lucas understood that Mr. H. wanted it sent to you, when instead it was for himself he wanted it. Mr. H. also takes a list of the Invertebrates, and a lot pf blank labels, more writing paper & c..