Transcribe Phelps, A.H. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-12-29)

</u Phelps> </s Jan>, '79 Dec </s and > the specimens shiped to my home at West Pawlet, Vt.

  The specimens are to

be paid for on delivery with privilage of examining </s ses > before excepting, and if rejected sent to the above address verry Truly yours A. H. Phelps Nassau, New Providence Island Bahamas. .P. S. I have made arrangements with the principal fishermen here to get me all the curious objects they catch in their nets with the curious fish & will therefore have a good chance to fill orders