Transcribe Lucas, Frederic A. (Frederic Augustus). Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-04-11)

for his place as I am to be President of a Bank. He has not such a solid reputation that he is willing to give any one else a chance and so plays the part of Dog in the Manger. Instead of being a Curator - "in all that the name implies" - he lets his specimens take care of themselves and fritters away his time in ten cent work. All this is </u entre nous > , as the place at the Army Mus. is not openly spoken of. The present incum- bent is to be discharged for neglecting his work.

                      Sincerely yours
                                              Frederick A. Lucas

[another hand in right hand margin </u Lucas > Apr.'83] [YBG]