Transcribe Olive, Chars. C. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1882-12-19)

nw 82 lasth 19th December 1882 Jva Henry A. Ward Esq Rochester, N. Y. U. S. America Dear Sir,

       On the 23rd Janr'y last, I wrote you a 

long letter regarding stuffed Bird skins, prepared and shot in this country, which I am able to sell in case of a demand for them in America - ie Bird skins simply stuffed with tree cotton, not mounted, & cured with arsenical soap.

       I also sent you per post, two specimens of stuffed Birds

in a tin can as samples, and 48 postage cent stamps I pay- ment for books or pamphlets out of your catalogue.

       Up to this date I am rather astonished that no

notice whatever has been taken of this communication.

       I deferred writing you before, knowing that during

latter part of 1881, you were in the East, and perhaps my letter & stuffed specimens were kept in abeyance until your return.

       I beg now to call this subject to your attention,

with enquery whether you are in want of prepared Java Bird or Animal skins for your Museum & prices of same deliveries in New York for sailing vessel.

       I am perfectly well known to W. O. Hatfield, the

U. S. Consul for Java & its dependencies.

       Hoping a speedy answer,
       I remain, Your obedt: Servant,

Char Olive address C. C. Olive c/o Drummler ? Batavia. Java P. S. over