Transcribe Bascom, John. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1875-12-27)

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, President's Rooms, Madison, 27 Dec 1874

                            1875

H A Ward Dear Sir:

  I suppose that

[that?] horse will not be [so?] historic , even when set up by you, as to [but-? [down?] to the centennial. What aid, if any could you render^for^ us getting him there, properly label- ing him, and repacking him for us when the show is over? And on what terms? If you are to be extensively in the business the way would be more open to send the skeleton Yours John Bascom over