Transcribe Webster, F. S. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-01-09)

advocate claiming his freedom

      I can not for the life of 

me see what is to prevent him from keeping to his orig- inal proposition Viz - To secure subscriptions - gratuities I think they were to be) for the expenses of the Exhibition=

       I must decidely object

to Studer calling upon friends to contribute cash = & then the Society pay him back

       Do I understand that he

is not to call on any one - but simply to advance the $"500. from his own pocket?

       I would like to know

who is the other $500. friend you speak of =

       Now I must halt

All is progressing nicely at 2 College Ave- In haste