Transcribe Gregory, James R. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-03-06)

[page 4] & going to have another try for himself in minerals & fossils. I am glad your year was a good one last year, it was my best - beating considerably the previous one which was then my best. I have just got the great Divide price 18/- new, it was ? ? list or W H Smith's - Saw Mrs Wright this morning she says it is all right that her son was going to write & said he would acknowledge receipt account now as enclosed. I don't think I sent you cast of ? egg they are to be had but I cannot tell you the species possibly D. elephantopus. ? - Bruceiani sent off the barrel of Master today - all your queries done up to date Yours very truly James R Gregory

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