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Columbia, Mo.,
Jan. 6. 1891

Prof. C. E. Bessey,
Lincoln, Neb.

Dear Professor: --

Knowing the calls made upon your time I am reluctant to ask even a few moments but remembering your kindness to me last summer I make bold to address you. I want to get a microscope and [?] [?] for the study of the lower plants. Will you tell me the kind of microscope to buy, also how and where to buy it, and will you give me a list of the books