Transcribe Allen, J. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-02-06)

nwh Feb. 6. 188 Dear Prof Ward,

       Will send tomorrow

the specimen of ? mentioned in my last.

       In moving some large skeletons

today I noticed that in some cases you have mounted recently some quite large ones with a simple forked rod for support instead of using two as formerly. I write to say that i consider the old method (with two rods) preferable, as it makes the pice piece firmer in case it has to be moved after it is set up. Very truly yours J. A. Allen