Transcribe Marshall, John P. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-11-18)

ybg College Hill, Mass. Nov 18, 1883. Prof. Ward, My dear Sir,

    Your letter came

to hand last night and as the Catalogue of specimens has not yet reached Pres. Casper, I shall send this by tomorrow' morning's mail to account for delay. As soon as the catalogue reaches us we will give it our earliest attention and advise you accordingly. I fully realize the. importance of your being able to avail yourself of the benefit of the passes you have overland to California and the necessity of your starting at the earliest