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BIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Professors:
C. E. Bessey, M. Sc., Ph. D. Botany.
F. E. L. Beal, B. Sc., Zoology.
M. Stalker, B. Sc., V. S., Anatomy.
D. S. Fairchild, M. D. Pathology.
Assistant:
H. Osborn B. Sc., Entomology

Iowa Agricultural College.

Ames, August 1st 1880

My dear brother,

I want very much to hear from you and learn how the world is using you. I [?] kindly say that I am becoming quite anxious for your welfare and each day's silence makes me feel more [ill?] at ease. I have no doubt that so far as [energy?] and ability will go you will work out success, but the matter of breath and strength may go [otherwise?]. Let me know [where?] you are and what you are hoping to do.

Had a pleasant visit recently from Amanda. She brought word that letters sent to [Demoin?] would reach you. I thenupon forwarded a letter and a paper and sent a [postal?] too. I trust that they have been received [?] this.

I enclose a [postal?] [?] from Willis