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Davenport March 10th 1880
Prof C. E. Bessey

Dear Sir

I have just finished
packing your box which will [illegible] office
the 1st opportunity. I do not think there is any
branch of American Explorer in [illegible] Towns. [illegible]
I have been hoping for some [illegible] that there
might be a competing [illegible] to [illegible] change
In the [illegible] I specify soy 3/4 but they [illegible]
some fully up to [illegible]. You will understand that
when specimens are [illegible] it is for look and
material when sufficient I have [illegible]
full complete specimen. I have tucked in [illegible]
some [illegible]
that may do for the museum.
The parcel [illegible] of course scattered but generally
the localities come near together.

I expect to [illegible] in my [illegible] about
2 bucks in the mean time have [illegible]
of [illegible] to do.

I am in hopes you will work [illegible] That
[illegible] matter satisfactory you will see
that Putnam [illegible]. I am
[illegible] best thing but
perhaps [illegible]? [illegible] that the [illegible]
reach you safely I am [illegible]
Yours Truly
C. C. Panny