Transcribe Gerrard, Edward. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1873-07-09)

ybg 31 College Place Camden Town July 9th 1873 Prof. H. Ward Sir I have been expecting to hear from you about the horns of the Proyham & Sheep for I do not think it at all likely that they were lost in the custom house & I am sure they were not in the case when I unpacked them for I did it myself &larned over all the shavings to look for them but they were not to be found. You say in your last letter ^ may be^ you will answer why ? when my case arrived had I have not yet heard anything from you & I hope the case arrived safely. I should like to have