Charles Bessey, Letters, 1885-1887

that come from the root these spread out over the ground so that the plant is from 2 to 3 ft across. He grows from seed each year blooming in the latter part of July. Before beginning to branch preparatory to blooming the plant resembles the dandelion.

I have tried in vain to analyze it, and would be very glad if you would help me out of my trouble.

We use the plant in the place of hops in making yeast & like it much better than we do hops.

With kindest remembrances of yourself and wife

I am very truly Mrs [S?]. E. Smith McDonald

United States Senate, Washington, D. C., Jany, 17th,1887

Prof C E Bessey, (University) Lincoln Neb.

My Dear Sir –

Your letter of Jany 13th/87 conerning an appropriation for the botanical division of the Agricultre Dept, to enable further investigation in the matter of grasses, was received. I regard this as very important for the west and will gladly do what I can to have as liberal an appropriation granted as possible , but I am not on the "Appropriations" Comittee, of which Senator [Allison?] of Iowa is Chairman,

and hence suggest that you write him a letter urging the matter and its importance to the west, upon his attention.

Very Truly Yours Charlie F. Manderson

P. S. Of course I will do anything I can, personally, in behalf of such an appropriation.

Dictated to Stenographer.

Enclosure

United States Senate, Washington, D. C., Feb 5th 1887

Prof. Chas E Bessey, State University – Lincoln Neb, My Dear Sir,

Your letter of Feb 1st/87 was received. I enclose the agricultural experimental stations bill – as it passed the Senate, and as reported in the House where it is now pending in Committee of the Whole with the House bill. It is not in my horror now to secure amendments, if they are desirable. The bill was carefully examined and was discussed at length in the Senate.

It is impossible to say when the action of the House will be, but if you really