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P.H. MELL, Jr., C. A. M. E., Ph.D.

State Agricultural and Mechanical College.

Department of Natural History and Geology

[Batheus] Georgia
[A?], Ala. August 13th 1880

Prof. C. E. Bessey
Ames Iowa
Dear Sir:
[Jr.] letter of the [?]
has been [read] I have alas read a copy of
your book from the publishers. It will give
me great pleasure to examine the work[,] and
I will gladly finish [you] my criticism.

[Yours] Very Truly
P.H. Well Jr.