Transcribe Allen, J. A. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1886-12-31)

ybg </em The Auk, - Editor's Office, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park (77th St. & 8th Ave.) New York City, > Dec. 31, 1886, Dear Prof. Ward: -

    My sensitive-

ness to draughts & exposure in travelling in winter is the chief cause of my indecision in respect to the trip to Rochester. Having had pleurisy twice ( once last winter ). I am much troubled by the pleuritie adhes- ion, & feel even a very slight expouse very seriously. Another cause of hesitation is the fact of my having to leave Mrs. Allen alone in a boarding-house during my absence. Probably a couple of days would suffice