Transcribe Allen, J. A. Letter to Lucas, Frederic Augustus (1880-04-16)
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journey from the shipping of the oil or bad smell. A prompt response on this point will probably reach me before I leave Cambridge to undertake this fat job. If there is no objection to the steaming process I will get them steamed in this way.
The last shipment,- consisting of
Humming birds & other small birds, arrived duly & in good condition, & I am much pleased with your success in mounting the skins. I note especially that some have turned out much better than expected.
Hoping to hear from you by return
mail Yours ? J. A. Allen