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Perry Hildreth Carson Hildreth
Perry Hildreth & Co. Dealers in Clothing, Trunks and [Va ]
Bloomington, Neb. Aug 3 1891 Professor C. E. Bessey Lincoln Nebr. Dear Friend Mr. Bessey, Your favor of 1st inst. received, please accept my thanks for the references. I have written Professor Ingersoll and Mr. Bonner tonight. In regard to yourself can you give any estimate now of the probable amount of work you will furnish in this line, in case you arrange for same. I note your request for the Marsilia and will look the matter up for you. Visited several of the nearer ponds this afternoon but was unsuccessful thus far. Very sincerely, W. Hildreth
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Bloomington, Nebr., August 20, 1891.
Professor C. E. Bessey,
Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dear Friend Mr. Bessey:
I have searched our ponds, creeks, rivers etc., for Marsiliabut am afraid I have been unsuccessful.
The last time I was out I was about five miles west of this place, at a large pond which has been a stationary feature there for as long as I can remember. It should be a very favorable place this plant, as it is very woody and grassy. I enclose a small plant that I found floating on the surface of the water and in some places growing on the mud in very damp places. I do not think it is Masilia, but will send it along.
Very truly yours, [signature]
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48 Oxford St. Rochester NY, July 15,/91
Prof. Charles Bessey Lincoln, Neb.
Dear Sir, You are perhaps somewhat acquainted with the Harvey Herbarium, a description of which I inclose. It is packed in tin-lined box and has been stored in a dry place and is consequently in the same condition as when offered for sale by Prof. [ ] It is now in my posession. I am not a Botanist and have no use for the collection, -am about to move to Washington and have no room to store it. must therefore sell it-practicelly to the highest bidder. Could it not be an excellent opportunity for your university to secure a great collection? I will deliver it free on board [ ] here at Rochester for $1000.--Do you want it? Very truly Edwin E. Howell