Transcribe Hardy, Manly, Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-05-02)

nwh [page 1] MANLY HARDY, DEALER IN AND SHIPPER OF RAW FURS AND SKINS. Hand change May 4 Prof out of town will write on his return. Brewer, Me., 2 May 188 3 Prof H. A. Ward

       Dear Sir

There is a [balance?] to my acc't for 8.50 - I wrote selecting skins to fill it some 2 or 3 mns ago but had no answer - There was to be laid aside for ^me^ a Riefferi @ 1.15 - I would like balance filled for following if skins are good - Would prefer King Vulture if [nice?] and pay any difference - failing in this, Wood Ibis - Glossy Ibis - Milvulus Forficatus - The Vermilion Crested Flycatcher I had of you proved worthless - and I would like another this will work out enough in case you have no Vulture - In case any are lacking you may put in D. Rufu if you have an adult in full plumage - or Puffinus Obscurus - should prefer latter - In case you send Vulture please also send Milvulus Forficatus and I will pay adds. I wish good ? - The Eider I sent in flesh cut this 1/$ and I call it nothing so if you sent Vermilion Flycatcher in place of and sent before which [? ?]