Transcribe Beane, F. S. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-02-20)

nwh Faribault, Minn. Feb. 20th. 1883. Prof. H. A. Ward, Rochester, N. Y.

       Dear Sir: -
             Your note

of Feb. 10th, enclosing bill, was duly received and the box arrived sometime last week, but I have been sick and unable to look after the unpacking of it until today,when I had it carefully opened, but was very much disappointed to find the Aurelia broken. ^(3.50)^ Pieces of the glass fell out when the cover of the pasteboard box was lifted so I suppose it was broken while