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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, April 19th 1881
Mr [Rainbolt?] Dr Sir.
Please preserve and return to me the enclosed tax receipt.
I put it in that you may get description right.
Truly [?] C. E. Bessey
Prof. If your bro. Herbert is in Texas or in U. S. he can acknowledge deed before [Notary?] Public, Commissioner of deeds for Iowa. Judge of Court of Record
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Justin of [?] or Master in [?] for which acknowledgement except before court a [change?] of a cour of record must attach his [?] under [?] that the officer has a right to as such. That his signature is genuine and that the acknowledgement is taken according to the laws of the [state?] when [sic.] [?].
If deed is executed out of the U. S. it must be acknowledged before a Notary Public, [?] [?], [?] [?] [?] [Resident?], Commissioner or Counsel of the U. S.
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Aiken S. C. Feb 11 1881
Dear Sir
Dr [?] write to me that he will be able to [issue?] two [new?] vols of [?] Fungi American[i?] (V & VI) in a short time. I presume the Iowa Ag. College will [?] the [?] [issues?]. Please let me know, that I may inform Dr [?] & [have them sent?] to you.
very truly yours H. W. [?]
