Transcribe Baird, Spencer Fullerton. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-04-07)

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[page 1] International Exhibition, 1876 BOARD ON BEHALF OF U.S. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS National Museum: Smithsonian Institution, Washington. April 7. 1876 Dear Prof. Ward,

       I enclose herewith a formal letter. in

reference to our emergency as to friends in regard to the Centennial. The failure of Congress to make an ap- propriation in time has rendered it impossible for me to move any further in the way of transporting these collections to Philadelphia. Perhaps you can work this in with some arrangements for the Brooks in connection with the Southern Collections. The series could be divided into two so as to meet the wants of two institutions.

       Of course you can show my other letter to

Mr Brooks, if you think proper. I can only hope you maybe able to do something in the matter, & help both yourself and the Smithsonian exhibit. Say nothing to ? parties Yours truly, about this suggestion Prof. Henry A. Ward. Spencer V. Baird Rochester. N. Y.