| 588Gabrieson, C. L.
New Hampton Nov 16 – 87
Prof. C. E. Bessey
My Dear Sir — Your letter of Nov 4th came to
hand in due season. If I understand your
letter then you have found no evidence
to warrant you in saying that the stone
is fossil wood. You will remember
that you gave me the address of Prof
McGhee so that I could write to him
about it. Now shall I let the matter drop
or go farther in the matter? If it is a fossil!
it is a valuable one and I want to plan
it whre it will serve a better purpose
than lying in my [dooryard?]. I shall consider it
a proud favor if you will advise me.
In regard to your thanking me for
giving you a bit of credit in the public prints, why
that is the simplest justice which we are in duty
bound to acknowledge, and if my humble tribute
was pleasantly received I am gratified to know it. | 588Gabrieson, C. L.
New Hampton Nov 16 – 87
Prof. C. E. Bessey
My Dear Sir — Your letter of Nov 4th came to
hand in due season. If I understand your
letter then you have found no evidence
to warrant you in saying that the stone
is fossil wood. You will remember
that you gave me the address of Prof
McGhee so that I could write to him
about it. Now shall I let the matter drop
or go farther in the matter? If it is a fossil!
it is a valuable one and I want to plan
it whre it will serve a better purpose
than lying in my [dooryard?]. I shall consider it
a proud favor if you will advise me.
In regard to your thanking me for
giving you a bit of credit in the public prints, why
that is the simplest justice which we are in duty
bound to acknowledge, and if my humble tribute
was pleasantly received I am gratified to know it |
