Transcribe Boyd, H. W. Letter to Barrows, Walter B. (1879-01-25)

nwh ,em>H. W. BOYD, M. D. Office and Residence No. 1391 INDIANA AVENUE. Chicago, </em> Jan 25th 187</em< W.B. Barrows Esq.

       My ear Sir,

I have had the hippopotamus skin taken off and salted. = It is a nice one. = If there is any better way to preserve it, than by salting please let me know. = And just as soon as you hear from Prof Ward, please inform me. Yours Truly H. W. Boyd