Transcribe Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-04-28)

a number of specimens (Elephant for example) the cost of work expended on them does not give the full increase in value. However this will be properly adjusted when the specimens are sold or entered in inventory as finished. The real profit is more than $1,200.

The cocoon has been received and sent to Corning and he wants 1 Dz more. Have written Mr. Blunt for them, but fear it is too late in the season to obtain them. Sent Corning $11.- worth of eggs a few days ago, and noted on bill the balance already due ($66) and hope he will take notice of it.

"Henry Clay" has been received at National Museum and been placed by the side of "Lexington's" skeleton - so says a letter from Prof. Baird, received a day or two ago. Boxing and freight (prepaid) bring the bill up to about $100. This is not yet been paid, but we consider it safe, as Huntington has letters from Corning and Jewett, each expressing his willingness to bear either the whole or half the expense. Will write Corning jr. this evening in regard to Apteryx egg.