Transcribe Bierce, S. C. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-09-16)

Dear Sir.

As we are expecting Bishop Payne by the 1st of Oct. I wrote you hoping you may find it possible to visit us at that time. I am enjoying the Museum greatly in Zoology. I feel that a great burden is lifted from my labors. Shortly after you left the Island of Palma fell, not being popped in the case and was renewed. When