Transcribe Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1884-11-18)

ybg Banner, Nov. 18, 1884.

             Dec. 1

Dear Prof. Ward,

    I see that M.C.Z. wants </u Reirhoodon humbles >

skin and </u Reithrodon > skeleton. I send both by this mail, to- gather with a few other things to make "even change". Buying rabbits, rats, & e. from the boys hereabouts has made me temporarily a little "short", so I send on a few things now.

  We had today our first snow storm. It was pre-

ceded by a couple of bleak days, previous to which there had been a week of perfect weather. I am nearly as sensitive as a barometer to weather changes, and apparently the only safe way for me will be to leave this region. I find that fare ^(Emigrant)^ from here to San Antonio is about $30.-, which is lower than I had ex- peted. Should you have occasion to write Capt. Richarz will you please mention that I would be glad to come there. If it is not convenient for him to receive me, I presume he would know of some place where I could stop. I would like to spend a part of the time at least on some ranch where game could be had.

    I send the bill for the skins to Mr. Frank Ward, as I