Transcribe Bierce, S. C. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1879-10-13)

[page 3] gave a policy but canceled it in a few days assigning as reason that if specimens were damaged it would be impossible to learn the damage - and that some might be lost which could not be replaced. Please give us information on this subject.

       Bishop Payne is highly pleased.

He left here on the 7th for the busi- ness of collecting the second pay- ment. He intended to enclose an expression of his appreciation but time forbade.

       He desires me to make in-

quires concerning the Botanical models of papier mache from Germany. which you were show- ing me at Rochester: first the exact price as near as possible. 2nd the length of time