Transcribe Billings, J.W. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-09-29)

ybg R J Works Sep 29 1876 Prof H A. W ard

    Dear Sir

I send you to day by Ex one Perfect </u large > male Bear skeleton I think the finest one I have seen for several years for which I hope to Rec the top price. Please write me how many Cariboo you want Whether bones or hide also which other kinds &e I remain very truly yours J W Billings [another hand- Let Mr Lucas answer this offer Bear comes. Tell Billings not to send by </u Express > when </u Freight > would answer. H. A. W.]