Transcribe Ayers, Howard. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-05-13)

Sir,

I have a 1st class skeleton of Bradypus torquatus which I desire to dispose of - Said skel is entire and cleaned down to the cartilage connecting the different bones - the bone or part of bone is broken lost, cracked, or blackened- Said skeleton was collected 3 years ago by Dr. Steer in S. America. If you do not wish to purchase it what will you put it in mounted shape for? Awaiting reply [Remain?] your truly Howard Ayers