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

Hummingbirds or other families the name country [unclear - etc?] [unclear] of each brilliant coloured birds will always [unclear] more attractive + to protect you against imposition or death anything consigned to such a place as the Prof of the Dunedin Museum will always be sufficient and of course I will be communicated with first Somewhere about (pound symbol) 20 worth will likely be a heavy enough undertaking for one at one time + perhaps I may be allowed to pay you with exchange I may also get a chance of getting a case brought with a friend to save freight I just mention these things as perhaps you may bear one in mind I remain Sir Your Obdt Servt William Smyth