Transcribe Manigault, G. E. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-10-09)

My Adjulant was stuffed by Verreaux and I do not care to have a duplicate. If you feel certain that your bird is mot one of the same kind, I will accept your offer to furnish the two specimens, Secretary and Marabou for $60. I gave directions about the stuffing of the latter which I presume were followed. I shall want the Secretary bird looking to the right Truly Your's G. E. Manigault