Transcribe Owens, Frank. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1886-05-25)

nwh Laredo. Webb. Co. Texas. May. th 25. 1886 Proff Ward Dear Sir

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was left hear with a friend of mine, by a Gentleman going into Mexico his name I don't remember, though I think from your city, he wanted me to write to you ___ I have him living hear for five years I have bin collecting of Birds and plumes for parties in Boston for the past 12 months. I have collected some animal skins and snake skins he thought that I could make better money if I would write to you. I will send you half - Doz. as samples from a lot that I have now on hand they wer collected for .Hats. for. Fred. H. Hosmer. of Boston Mass - I collect Eggs, also I have quite alot on hand now - I can put up a good Siantiffic Skin of Eng Birds that is found on the Rio. Grand River. hope to hear from you soon. Yours ? Frank Owens