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

[another hand -Dec. 17]

        Smithsonian Institution
           Washington, D. C.
                         Dec. 12, 1875.

Dear Prof. Ward.

                      I wrote to

ask how soon the skeletons of the Musk Bull & Musk Cow belonging to the S. I. will be in shape to return. I have brought with me bones of a large fossil musk ox which I wish very much to compare with the living species. I shall remain here till Jan. 1st. & if it should happen to be in your power to send