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

a party of sportsmen to bring me a Sandhill tonight. Wild Turkeys are not seen just at this time of year, but in the Winter, and late in the Fall, they come into the market occasionally. Think specimens could be obtained by advertising a little. Our sportsmen have not brought in any from the fact that they are not found in this immediate vicinity. Fifteen miles away I am told they are to be found, and I think I could obtain specimens. We have no Prairie Dogs, no do Elk ever come into our markets. Rattlesnakes are common in Summer. I will try my best to secure skeletons & skins of Cranes & Turkeys for you.

  Yours very truly,
  W. T. Hornaday.

[sketch of pointed finger] I would be exceedingly glad if you could give me till Thursday, Nov 20 to get to Roch. i.e. if you are there longer than you now expect. If not, certainly I will be there before you go.