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Brooklyn [?] 3, 85.

Prof. Bessey,
Dear Sir:

The order for
the Algae was duly received
for which I thank you.
I am sorry the first order
was lost, [hence?/however?], it makes
no difference to me.

I have packed the Algae
so that I think is will go
without injury and expect
it will go to morrow or next
day by U. S. Express.

You will find the Catalogue
in my father's hand-writing
and I am glad to send his
specimens to one who will