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Fort Niobrara, Nebraska,
Mach 22nd. 1891.

Prof. C. E. Bessey,

My dear Sir:

I have been thinking of you often since the winter has broken and an
anxious to have that promised visit. I think we can accomodate at least Twenty with
a place to sleep in one of the Hospital wards and it is possible the Post Trader
can furnish board, if not this can be hard in town. I say be able to get some Gov't,
teams for transportation will try and inform you. My family is now in New York and
will not join me here again so I am not keeping house but can provide for you and
one other at my house and the Officer's ness. If the season comes forward as rapid-
ly at it non promises, we shall have plenty of work by the first or middle of May.
Meanwhile I will try to get what comes before. The Umbeliferaeand Astragali are the
early ones and need thorough study. I may not leave for a new station before July.

I have reently heard of a new Grass which is said to be round in New Mexico.
It is known to the stockmen as Sleeping grass and is said to make the animals
sleep for two or three days! I have written Dr. Vasey but it is unknown to his and
have had the promise of specimens which are to be sent to the Dr. for determination.
We had a temperature of Thirty eight below zero early in the month.

Please let me know if you are to come alone on with your Class.

Very truly yours,
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