Transcribe Theobald, Albert J. N. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-06-03)

=ers, relieved they have done. I gave them strict instructions, not to lose a single bone. The skins etc were packed in a tin case & soldered, and wilt an outer case of wood. I have done all I could to secure the safe des- =batch of them, and hope at least that our folality this time will not overtake them and that the cases will reach you safe & sound, & that you will be pleaed with the specimens. I paid </u all > expense up to Madras. so that from there they