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University of Nebraska.
Department of Natural Sciences.
Lincoln, Neb., March 9 1881

Prof. C. E. Bessey,
My Dear Sir,

I have [?] the
address of the [?] of [Walt?] & Company — the
[form?] that has published your [marker?]
Botany. I wish to introduce that work as
a text book, and wish to get into communication
with the [agent?] in order to get if
possible introduction rates, I would very
much [?] if you can send me this
name and address in the enclosed card.

I have carefully examined your
work and find it better adapted
as a guide to the study of botany for one of my
advanced classes than any work before
the public.

I congratulate you on the preparation
of a Botany which you have made more
interesting than a [novel?].

Fraternally
Saint [?]