Charles Bessey, Letters, 1885-1887

1912 Christian St., Feb. 18, 1886.

Dear prof. Bessey:–

The picture came this evening, and, judging from its appearance, received bad treatment in the mail-bag, for it was broken from one side to the other through the [?]. I am very sorry, as it spoils the appearance. i consider it a good picture, & looks as you did Sep. 1883. Thanks for it.

Yrs. truly, J. G. Gentry

[61?] Clinton Pl. New York, Jan 8/86

My dear Sir

Excuse delay, please, in ending you the Bulletins, which I now mail.

I take this occasion to bid you an editorial farewell, for it is not at all probable that I shall have any thing further to do with the Bulletin. For a few years past the Club has been filling up with youths, and my [?] in suppressing the [twaddle?] that occurs at the [?]. In writings does not please them. They do not see

their names in print often enough! I understand that they are to put up a candidate of their own. In this case, my picks would not permit me to allow my name to be used.

Very truly Yrs. W. R. Gerard.

Snyder & Hurd, Publishers of Cedar Falls Gazette, General Job Printers,

Cedar Falls, Iowa, Feb 10. 1886

Prof. Charles E. Bessey, Ph. D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.,

Dear Sir;

You will find inclosed your recommendation, written about a year ago, of Prof. J. C. G[?], to De P[?] University, for the degree of Ph. D. When our plans of last year were all made ready, we found that De P[?] University had determined to whom this degree would be given. We have decided to apply this year, for the same degree for him, but have not selected the college. You will confer a favor by writing a general recommendation of Prof. G[?], for such a degree, somewhat n the form of the one inclosed, addressed to no institution. Prof. G[?]'s work still continues eminently successful.

Very respectfully yours E. A. Snyder C. A. W[ess?]

The University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

Department of Botany, February 16 1885.

To the Faculty and Rustees of De P[?] University Green Castle Indiana.

Dear Sir

I learn that the friends of Professor J. C. G[?], Principal of the State Normal School of Iowa, propose to solicit you to confer upon him the honorary degree of doctor of Philosophy, and take the present opportunity of saying that I deem the Professor to be entirely worthy of such an honor. I have known him for many years and have learned to esteem him very