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

Me some of the vertebra you make for the Megetherium or any others that I might use in putting up my Mastodon. I am at it now and am succeeding well. I have to construct extensively. I might use vertebra cast for Meg. with less labor than I have to be at in doing as I am, i.e. making them almost entirely new. Of course I recognize My Skeleton as largely constructed - Nor do I expect to complete it. You did not see all the bones however.

  Please answer immediately

Respectfully [another hand- J W Kost Dec. 20 If he will send $100. and note for six months for $50, I will send </u Glypto >.]