Transcribe Hornaday, W. T. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1873-10-18)

Iowa Agl. College. Oct. 18th 1873.

Prof Henry A. Ward,

  Dear Sir:
  Yours of the 12th 

has just been recd. and pleases me well. I have arranged my plans for leaving for Rochester the same night the term closes, in order that I may reach your place against the 18th of Nov. Of course I will be ready to begin immediately and stick to it. I should be willing to bind myself in the two particulars you mention, as it is very reasonable that I should. As far as the time is concerned I would not be willing to bind myself to stay over two years, but if I like the place it will be quite likely I should want to stay longer. Now