Transcribe Baker, A. B. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1883-04-08)

not pay cash for. Would this interfere with the interest of the Establishment? I should of course look out first for </u its > desiderata. If you approve of this plan I will write Prof. Wilder; and perhaps run down and see him if I can make an appointment.

  Please consider me as having the contract to furnish the

1st class Prairie Dog skeletons which have for a long time been wanted, - and you also need some good skins. I hope to run across some desirable eggs among western collectors particularly if I can get into California or Arizona. The catalogue is coming on rather slowly- am waiting for answers to several letters sent to dealers and collectors. Have just received a copy of Southwick & Jencks' new catalogue, which is very at- tractive.

  Am getting along well here, - caught a little cold

last week which aggravated my cough somewhat, but is not otherwise troublesome.

  I should be glad to have your opinion of the Cornell

plan as soon as may be convenient, though I hardly like to say anything about the time, when so many more important matters are waiting attention. Resp't'y yours A. B. Baker. [ybg]