Transcribe Hartshorn, O. N. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1873-12-10)

[transcribed by Sarah Tierney and Alonso Ponce Bio 104k] Prof. H.A. Ward, Dear Sir I have just received the [sipnaline?] of A. Lam to notes – he had been absent from [Pitts?], in coal repairs– also have expressed to you the three notes of $1466.68 each =$44.00, for [fair?]– seven & [illegible] months – covering the four notes, including the $400. Note I also enclosed a draft of $308, covering the $280 interest on the $400 & $28 interest on the $400 note due 28th just you may after receiving from the express office at Rochester, these papers, & after settling with your uncle & cousin – return the old notes to me [illegible] or endorsed as to the maleness of cost. As the $800 due 28th must. I will write soon yours [illegible] O.N. Hartshorn