Transcribe Smyth, William. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-04-14)

Stnaley Cottage Caversham Dunedin New Zealand 14 April 1881

Sir

After parting with you a happy thought struck me that perhaps you would condescend to pick up some things suitable for me either small specimins of anything peculiar or freaks [unclear] As many specimens as would [unclear] case from different countries will be very interesting especially from such places as China Japan New Guinea or other remote places or perhaps after you return home you could select me as many of a family from the different countries as would make up a case [unclear] a case of Kingfishers Doves Woodpeckers