Transcribe Lee, George Washington Custis. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1875-12-23)

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Washington and Lee University, LEXINGTON, VA. 23 Dec, 1875. Prof. Henry A. Ward, Rochester, N. Y. Dear Sir:

    I received, yesterday,

your letter of the 18th inst; and this morning, the drawings as- signed to atensin, It is difficult for any simple expressions of gratitude to keep pace with our generous friend's increasing liberality, but our authorities will try to show their appreciation of it by making the museum as useful and entertaining as possible - a means of returning thanks most acceptable to our benefactor, as I have good reason to believe. I will reply to this letter more fully as soon as I can see Prof. Campbell on the subjects of it.

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