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The World's Industrial & Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans, La. Opens December 15th 1884. Closes May 31st 1885.
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Nebraska Department, Government and State Building. Robt. W. Furnas, Commissioner.
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If you have not means at command, I beg to suggest, this is of sufficient importance to warrant an especial meeting of the Regents, that they may provide.
Pardon my seeming interference in [University?] matters. A deep interest I feel in all connected with our state. I offer as an apology.
May I hear from [?] in this matter? I will be glad to aid in any direction indicated.
Very Truly Robt. W. Furnas
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The University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
The Industrial College. Office of Dean, May 17 1885.
My dear Sir
I hope you will be able to ship us some things upon the close of the Exposition. We are tied up by a legislative slip, so that we cannot furnish funds as we hoped to.
Do the best you can by us, in the interest of the future.
Very Truly Charles E. Bessey
Hon Robt W. Furnas.
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OFFICERS. J. R. DINSMORE, President. R. W. FURNAS, Secretary. CHRIS. HARTMAN, Treasurer.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. M. BARKER, Chm. ED. McINTYRE. E. N. GRENNELL. J. JANSEN. L. A. KENT.
State Board of Agriculture State Fair, 1885, Lincoln, Sept. 11-18 inclusive.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
Brownville, Neb., Aug 17 1885.
Prof. C. A. Bessey, Lincoln Neb
Dear Sir:
If I conclude to bring my tinder specimens to state fair, can you spare time to put them in place, and look after them? I will not have time, and therefore, will not take them, unless some competent person can arrange and care for them. Advise me please.
Truly Robt. W. Furnas
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OFFICERS. J. R. DINSMORE, President. R. W. FURNAS, Secretary. CHRIS. HARTMAN, Treasurer.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. M. BARKER, Chm. ED. McINTYRE. E. N. GRENNELL. J. JANSEN. L. A. KENT.
State Board of Agriculture State Fair, 1885, Lincoln, Sept. 11-18 inclusive.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Brownville, Neb., Oct 2d 1885.
Prof C E Bessey Ag. College Lincoln Neb
Dear Sir:
The [?] [?] and [?] for destroying inserts, [?] at state fair. I am a[u?]thorized to dispose of as I see fit. I have tested them and find they are all claimed for [three?]. I devote these to the "Industrial College Farm." Will [?] them when next in Lincoln
Truly Robt W. Furnas
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OFFICERS. J. R. DINSMORE, President. R. W. FURNAS, Secretary. CHRIS. HARTMAN, Treasurer.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. M. BARKER, Chm. ED. McINTYRE. E. N. GRENNELL. J. JANSEN. L. A. KENT.
State Board of Agriculture State Fair, 1885, Lincoln, Sept 11-18 inclusive.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
Brownville, Neb., Oct 13 1885.
Prof Chas E. Bessey Lincoln Neb
My Dear Sir,
Referrnig to yours 12th [inst.?] Will be pleased to have the Address on "Grasses," when you have it prepared. Will see you when next in Lincoln, in relation to the matter you refer to.
[Centre noon.?] I have been for a long while laboring to educate our Board to get above a mere horse trot," or "[?] a day," and out into practical and useful fields. In my forthcoming Report I shall present your suggestions, with the plans I have in mind, and hope for good results.
Truly Robt. W. Furnas