Transcribe Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-06-24)

</u Baker> June

                      '81

and will ^ if L. F. W. thinks best^ remind him that some money would be acceptable from him. The European eggs ordered from Rey have not yet come, but will be in Mollers next sending. As soon as they come, will get out new catalogues and change price of Emu as you direct.

  The skeletons from Tramond, about which

you inquire, came several weeks ago. Have secured one good scraping boy for vacation and are on the lookout for more. Mrs. Turner is learning to scrape in order to take work home. Mr. Bailly's daughter is also doing some scraping.

  Charles will copy your letter the first

of next week, he is busy now on the Bulletin.

  Enclosed is summary for May. The

6 months summary will be ready soon and a copy sent to you. L. F. W. seems to be feeling well, as he pays the weekly allowance and gives drafts without any complaint. Once he was rather short for money, but Princeton paid $6000. just in time. Will write you again tomor- row; will tell you somewhat about Mr, Preston, and will ask Mr. Howell to write you fully about him. Respectfully yours, Arthur B. Baker Have sent skin catalogue