Transcribe Allen, J. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-07-01)

ybg Museum of Comparative Zoology, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. July 1,1883

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Dear Prof. Ward -

     You have a correct under-

standing our wishes in respect to the unmounted birds skeletons.- one fore & o0ne bird lib ^to be^ articulated, the other not, etc.

  As to Sea Otter - think we had better wait

for a full-grown one =

    Mr. Nelson's collection, zI am told, num

bers about 1000 specimens - As to your proportion, I agree but if you will return Mr. Nelson's Memoranda I will make up from it a list of the species we wish. I have heard from Mr. Brewster some further particulars about the collection & Mr. Nelson's plans in reference to it - After you make your selection the remainder will probably go onto some skin-dealers birds in this vicinity, & I have no