Transcribe Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1881-09-08)

Dear Prof. Ward, Enclosed is summary for Aug. and last of Bills Receivable Sept. All is going along here about as usual, except that several are away-Mess. Lucas, Staebner, Dr. Kempenew and Joe-and William expects to have a vacation next week. The scraping boys have all left us to commence school and we are now looking for one who will be permanent. Mrs. Turner and her sister and Miss. Bailey are doing a considerable amount of scraping, so that we do not need more than one boy at present. Mr. Webster and William have both finished their Mr. Yuats and have made two fine specimens. The male (Mr. Webster's) is a very large one-the largest in the entire lot. William's is much smaller and both are in fine condition. They will go to Bierstadt next month. William and mood are at work on M. C. L birds and Webster will begin on same tomorrow. Hornaday is mounting a Phalangista for the stock. M. C. L. material is rather low and we shall hope soon to receive a lot from Australia. Bailey is mounting