Transcribe Waterhouse, F. G. Letter to Smith, J. W. (1874-09-05)

preserve the skeletons -

       I will before the next mail goes I will

write you as more explicit answer to the subject of your letter which contains matter of much interest to me this you can forward to Mr Ward - The printed papers attached contain some valuable instructions which with your kind permission I will retain for the purpose of making a few extracts -

       In replying to Mr.  Ward you may

say I should feel much pleasure in giving him any information I can on the natural history Australia _ If I can I will endeavor to see you at the Port before the departure of the next mail - Very truly yours F. GWaterhouse