Transcribe Kost, J. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1875-12-14)

Adrian Dec 14 1875 Prof. Ward,

  Dear Sir

Your's is just recd and I reply at as early a date as I can. I did wonder why I did not get an answer to my letter you referred to.

   I regret exceedingly that

I was not here when you passed through. I wanted much to talk with you and to show you my specimens I have down town. What were at my house, were only a few stragling things.

  I want the Megatherium

Cast, and also the Glyptodon but I have not the money to get them both now. I only got a very small payment on