Transcribe Crosby, A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1862-04-10)
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Page 1 Salem, Apr. 10, 1862 Dear Sir,
The box of which
you so kindly gave me notice, came leisurely & safely reached us Satur- day last. An unexpected absence from town prevent- ed my immediate ac- knowledgment of its ar- rival.
On opening it & remov-
ing the envelopes in which every thing came so safe- ly, we find it very richly freighted with beau- tiful & valuable speci- mens, supplying deficien- cies in our Cabinet