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the [?] of every kind of property. Yet it probably could not be sold for [over?] [$1200?] at long Sale and the difference would not be very much after [?] the [?] of the money.
Herbert will write you in a few days regarding this matter.
We are all as well as normal. Write me if you [?] a sale. With love to all I am your brother,
[W.?] A. Bessey
P.S. Of course in writing this I express Matthews opinion as well as my own.
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BIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. Professors: C. E. Bessey, M. Sc., Ph. D. Botany. F. E. L. Beal, B. Sc., Zoology. M. Stalker, B. Sc., V. S., Anatomy. D. S. Fairchild, M. D. Pathology. Assistant: H. Osborn B. Sc., Entomology
Iowa Agricultural College.
Ames, August 1st 1880
My dear brother,
I want very much to hear from you and learn how the world is using you. I [?] kindly say that I am becoming quite anxious for your welfare and each day's silence makes me feel more [ill?] at ease. I have no doubt that so far as [energy?] and ability will go you will work out success, but the matter of breath and strength may go [otherwise?]. Let me know [where?] you are and what you are hoping to do.
Had a pleasant visit recently from Amanda. She brought word that letters sent to [Demoin?] would reach you. I thenupon forwarded a letter and a paper and sent a [postal?] too. I trust that they have been received [?] this.
I enclose a [postal?] [?] from Willis