Charles Bessey, Letters, 1885-1887
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Evergreen Home, Brownville, Neb. Jan 2d 1885
Prof C. E. Bessey University Lincoln Neb
My Dear Sir:
I reached home, yesterday, for a short stay. Your letter 25th was handed me as I stepped on train for home. I hasten to reply, and say:
It will afford me greatest pleasure to act in the matter you name. I will be in Lincoln next week, when I will show you, 19 Photo views taken of our Exhibit — in New Orleans. We have much that should, and can go in your Ag. Museum. Will confer further when we meet.
Truly Robt. W. Furnas
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[Illustrations] U.S. & STATE EXHIBITS HORTICULTURAL HALL THE ART GALLERY MACHINERY EXTENSION NEBRASKA HEADQUARTERS
THE WORLD'S INDUSTRIAL & COTTON CENTENNIAL
OPEN Dec. 1st 1884 to May 31st 1885
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New Orleans Feby [sic] 16 1885
Prof Bessey Lincoln Neb
Dear Sir:
Can you come here, at my expense, and spend 10 days with us, in our Educational Department, being here, "Nebraska Day", March 11th? I deem it important you should. Please advise me early, after reception of this. If you come, arrange to do so without further correspondence. Purchase round trip, Expediti[ous?] R. R. Transportation at Lincoln, such route as you prefer, keeping intemized account of expenditure, and I will reimburse you.
Truly Robt. W. Furnas
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OFFICERS. J. R. DINSMORE, President. R. W. FURNAS, Secretary. CHRIS. HARTMAN, Treasurer.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. M. BARKER, Chm. ED. McINTYRE. E. N. GRENNELL. J. JANSEN. L. A. KENT.
State Board of Agriculture State Fair, 1885, Lincoln, Sept. 11-18 inclusive.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
Brownville, Neb., Aug 17 1885.
Prof. C. A. Bessey, Lincoln Neb
Dear Sir:
If I conclude to bring my tinder specimens to state fair, can you spare time to put them in place, and look after them? I will not have time, and therefore, will not take them, unless some competent person can arrange and care for them. Advise me please.
Truly Robt. W. Furnas
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OFFICERS. J. R. DINSMORE, President. R. W. FURNAS, Secretary. CHRIS. HARTMAN, Treasurer.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. M. BARKER, Chm. ED. McINTYRE. E. N. GRENNELL. J. JANSEN. L. A. KENT.
State Board of Agriculture State Fair, 1885, Lincoln, Sept. 11-18 inclusive.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Brownville, Neb., Oct 2d 1885.
Prof C E Bessey Ag. College Lincoln Neb
Dear Sir:
The [?] [?] and [?] for destroying inserts, [?] at state fair. I am a[u?]thorized to dispose of as I see fit. I have tested them and find they are all claimed for [three?]. I devote these to the "Industrial College Farm." Will [?] them when next in Lincoln
Truly Robt W. Furnas
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OFFICERS. J. R. DINSMORE, President. R. W. FURNAS, Secretary. CHRIS. HARTMAN, Treasurer.
BOARD OF MANAGERS. S. M. BARKER, Chm. ED. McINTYRE. E. N. GRENNELL. J. JANSEN. L. A. KENT.
State Board of Agriculture State Fair, 1885, Lincoln, Sept 11-18 inclusive.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
Brownville, Neb., Oct 13 1885.
Prof Chas E. Bessey Lincoln Neb
My Dear Sir,
Referrnig to yours 12th [inst.?] Will be pleased to have the Address on "Grasses," when you have it prepared. Will see you when next in Lincoln, in relation to the matter you refer to.
[Centre noon.?] I have been for a long while laboring to educate our Board to get above a mere horse trot," or "[?] a day," and out into practical and useful fields. In my forthcoming Report I shall present your suggestions, with the plans I have in mind, and hope for good results.
Truly Robt. W. Furnas