Transcribe Allen, J. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1886-12-04)

ybg AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, CENTRAL PARK, (77th St. & 8th Ave.) NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 1886

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Dear Prof. Ward,

    I was much

pleased to find among my letters this morning one addressed in your own familiar hand writing, & still more pleased to read in it the evidence of your well known enterprise in securing varities! I hope your hopes will be fully realized. If your son succeeds in reaching the Alacrane reef, I feel sure he will be well rewarded for his efforts, & you will