Transcribe Allen, J. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1886-03-12)

species, but this would not prove a wholly safe or satisfactory guide. It would, of course, be of much assistance & I will soon be able to send you such a list.

    In regard to the Quail you have paid

for those not rec'd. I wish to explain that it was sent to Mr. Ridgeway with others some time since & has not yet been returned, but I have written for it & it is now on its way back. Mr. R. did not know there was any need of return- ing it at once. Very truly yours J. A. Allen