Transcribe Bartlett, Edwin W. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-11-15)

not had a committee meeting since you were here so I do not know the exact amount raised to date. Mr Plankerton is not yet well and Mr Blatz is in bed - from these we expect 800. at least when we have had a meeting will write you the exact amount or telegraph you if you desire, Shall have a meeting this week. would advise you not to come yet. not for a week or two, yet. - give us more time. Yours in haste, Edwin W. Bartlett