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U. S. Department of Agricultue,

Washington, D. C.,
SEPT. 2, 91

Dear Sir:

In preparing an exhibit of the Forest Flora of the United
States for the World's Fair in 1893, we desire to secure the aid
of as many competent collectors as possible in the various re-
gions, and therefore wish to know if you will not kindly suggest,
if known to you, any botanical collectors who will be willing to
undertake the collecting of forest botanical specimens in yours
or other States with which they are familiar.

Instructions as to what species had quantities are wanted,
together with directions as to what parts are desired, will be
indicated to each collector.

For renumeration it is deemed best to proceeed on the basic
of a stated price per specimen.

An early reply will be greatly appreciated, as our intention
is to secure as many fruitng specimens as possible this fall.

Respectfully yours,
signature
Chief of Forestry Division.