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Iowa Agricultural College.

S. A. Knapp, President.
C. E. Bessey, Vice President.
E. W. Stanton, Secretary.

General Science Faculty, C. E. Bessey, Dean.
School of Agriculture, S. A. Knapp, Dean.
School of Engineering, A. Thomson Dean
School of Veterinary Science, M. Stalker, Dean.

Department of Entomology
H. Osborn.

Ames, Iowa, March 19, 1886

Dear Prof. Bessey,

A man representing himself to be an agent
for the Smithsonian Institution has visited various colleges
in this state offering to place specimens in the museums.
When here he spoke of visiting Lincoln. He takes various
names, among them H. S. Williams, and professes to
be acquainted with many prominent scientific men.
As he pretends to be connected with Cornell University
faculty Pres. Adams has warned the public against
him. As he presented a letter from Gov. Larabee
we felt obliged to entertain him, not being able to
prove that he was a fraud.

Thinking it possible that he might make use
of his acquaintance here to give you some trouble
we thought it best to forewarn you.

Please remember me with love to your family.
Mr Osborn is very busy. He sends best regards to all.

Very truly yours,
Dora S. Osborn.