Transcribe Webb, W. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-08-29)

nwh Albany Aug 29th 1881 Dear Sir,

       P on R. M. S. S. Cathay.

I have forwarded a box to Mr Oakman, Melbourne for you

containing objects of Natural

History. I valued them at ten pounds L 10-0-0 but as there are duplicates amongst them I shall make an allowance. I did not send you any spirit Specimens this time as I had not enough to fill the can, and the winter being a bad time for drying Skins of Mammals. I did not go in for it, but you shall have a Large Collection of Mammals, and reptiles - Preserved skins, and in spirits about December this you may