Transcribe Manigault, G. E. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-10-22)

I want some birds of striking plum- age to go in the same case with the flamingo, spoonbill, scarlet ibis, etc. I leave the selection to you, but it will be best to notify me before proceeding to mount the specimens, so as to void sending me a duplicate. The box with the birds recently stuf- fed has arrived, and the contents have pleased me very much. I don't think it possible for them to be stuffed any better. Truly Your's G. E. Manigault