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

you can thus imagine my interest in the matter! But it is so difficult to fix a price for such rarities! I will, in case you get them, urge the purchase of a male at $125.00 or a pair at $200.00 If this price should not seem satisfactory to you we will try again. I am willing to do everything that is fair, in the matter. Much will of course depend upon the success of the expedition and the number of specimens obtained, as to what you can afford. With many thanks for your kind offer Sincerely yours J. A. Allen