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some solid experimental work but am now worse off than if that was no station - as far as I can see at present. It is very likely that my bulletin now in press will be the last one The Station will do the publishing!

I was all uncertainty as to future work until the matter was decided as it is now and at present I am planing a scheme of work upon my own hook which of course must be indoor and largely with the [microscope]. It is in short a study of the stamen I will send you some blanks when they are printed. If possible I am going to know about stamens this year and if anything good comes will let you know. Today for example I have been digging into the stamens stigma pollen etc. of Dicentra Cucullata It interests me- and I am striving to forget the station. My sympathy goes out for Crozier. He comes early in May Speer says he (Crozir) is "not to bother me". I shall do all I can for him - for his comfort but am shut off by the distinct policy from working openly with him. Wife & children still in Passaic and I am lonely and cross.

Kind Regards to you all,
Sincerly yours
B. D. Halsted