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Department of the Interior,
CENSUS OFFICE,
Brookline, Mass., April 13...., 1881.
Prof. C. E. Bessey
Ames, Iowa.
Dear Sir
I find some difficulty, with the infor-
mation I have, in satisfactorily mapping out the
forest area and forest distribution of the State of
Iowa. Although what is called a prairie state
it contains a large amount of forest. Not only
are all the streams wooded, but I have noticed, in
crossing the state at different points, quite large
bodies of scattered timber, away from the streams.
I shall be very greatly oblijed for your advice
and assistance in preparing a ... of this portiow of
the country, nad if you will indicate, roughly, on a
map of the state, what you know in regard to its forest
area, shall thank you most sincerely.

Department of the Interior,
CENSUS OFFICE,
Brookline, Mass., April 13...., 1881.
Prof. C. E. Bessey
Ames, Iowa.
Dear Sir
I find some difficulty, with the infor-
mation I have, in satisfactorily mapping out the
forest area and forest distribution of the State of
Iowa. Although what is called a prairie state
it contains a large amount of forest. Not only
are all the streams wooded, but I have noticed, in
crossing the state at different points, quite large
bodies of scattered timber, away from the streams.
I shall be very greatly oblijed for your advice
and assistance in preparing a ... of this portiow of
the country, nad if you will indicate, roughly, on a
map of the state, what you know in regard to its forest
area, shall thank you most sincerely.