Transcribe Kost, J. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1875-12-27)

now as I have found other good use for my present funds that I will apply it to. If the Meg. were ready however I would get it now on the terms I proposed.

  I think, however, that I will

also order a Glyptodon when I get ready again for a purchase,

   I have no cervical and only

poor dorsal vertebra for my Mastodon and if you can send me any thing that will make me less labor than the extremely difficult task of construction of Vertebra I will be very glad. Would not duplicates of the Mastodon vertebra you have moulds for do me service ? Or even Megethereum casts of Vertebra? Send Me C. O. D. any vertebra you think I can use. Pack so as to come Safe by freight. The Express charges are too enormous for me. Send as soon as possible. I </s hope > ^expect^ you may have many other things I shall want. Truly J. Kost