Transcribe Smith, Courtenay C. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1875-12-04)

in salt. I have tried it. Rubbed 3 times with salt & alum--the epidermis comes off in 2 or 3 days. Mr Ching is sending one to the Government Chemist at Brisbane (for Exhibition in Philadelphia) [H. G. ?] Staiger Esq who has promised to cure its If he does, I shall be advised of the process -- pretty ex- pensive I expect. You will please dispose of my consignment ^of shark, insects, &c^ to best advantage, but please understand that the first 3 skeletons are charged at L10 & the single