Transcribe Oakman, J. C. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-06-14)

nwh Sydney June 14/83 Dear Friend Ward:

       Nothing of im-

portance since last writing Received no letters from you last mail. (6th ?)

       I am in receipt of a letter

from Batunau this morning in which he states - he will have about L70. worth of spec- imens ready by the end of July -

       Will write him I am awaiting

instructions from you regarding shipment, but shall probably not send anything before August or September please write by re- turn whither you gave him au- thority to go on collecting and just what he is to furnish - You stated his last lot was