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Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-04-21), page 3

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to $20. No word from Humes' box yet, and none from the box and bale of Mr. Goats. Nothing heard from Rogers + Co.

Smithsonian Mt. Sheep have not yet gone, as we have been unable to obtain suitable eyes. Some good eyes came today and shell will probably go Saturday. Webster, William and Wood are at work on M. C. Z. birds. Bailly and Hornaday are making good progress with Elephant. We commenced working 10 hours this week. Wages had to be changed a little. William from 1.50 to 1.75, Gueret the same, Mirguet from 1.25 to 1.50 and Joe from 1.80 to 2.- Preperations