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University of Nebraska,
Lincol[n]

Department [of] Botany
Jany 24 1885.

Dear Sir

I have the pleasure of [sic.]
acknowledging the receipt of a
box of dried plants for the herbarium
of this University, which arrived
some days ago in good order.

I have informed the chancellor of
this generous consignment, and he
wishes me to convey to you his hearty
thanks, in which I beg to join.

With sincere respect,
I am very truly yours to [?]
Charles E Bessey

To the Honorable
Commissioner of Agriculture
Washington D.C.