Transcribe Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-08-20)

Ward's Natural Science Establishment, No. 2 College Avenue, (opposite University) Rochester N. Y. Aug. 20, 1881

                         Nov. 21

Dear Prof. Ward,

    Enclosed is a copy of Hume's

letter, which Mr. Howell returned uncopied. Mr. Lucas has written Prof. Allen about Bu dorcas, but has not heard from him. L. F. Ward thinks it best to leave the matter ^of the collections^ to you as there seems to be sufficient time.

    Enclosed you will also find a statement

showing how the cash actually received received per month corresponds with the estimates made. This summary includes only the amounts hand- ed in at the Office. There has been received be- sides this about $200. in small amounts which were not handed in. L. F. W. thinks it will be best to ask Scott to pay now a part of his account - perhaps the cost of labor expended on the specimens - and to give his note for the balance due in 6, 9, or 12 months.

    I wrote you some time ago that Wellesley would

not pay till a bill for freight on models was set- tled with E.A. Snow of Boston ( 40 & 42 Court St.) I wrote to him several weeks ago in regard to the matter and have just rec'd a reply. He sends