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I would now find time to [attent?] to my collections. My collections contain about [insert: 16 to] 18,000 (Eighteen thousand specimens altogether. A large number are worth from $5.00 to $[?].00 and a greater number from $1.00 to $2.00. In averaging [the spec?] at 50.00 (an extremely low price) the collection would be worth $9000. I do of course not know, what amount you wish to invest in a collection but whatever [insert: limit] you may decide on, I can meet your views by reducing the collections more or less in such a manner as to give satisfaction and always shall give full value. However it would be a pity to split the collections and I would prefer to sell all at once.

Having been a citizen of Cincinnati for over 35 years I can furnish you any amount of references if you desire.

I shall consider it a great favor by your kindly answering my letter as soon as convenient.

Respectfully

Paul Mohr

P. S. The arrangement of the collections would be done [illegible] also, but it would more than triple the labor. In case you should agree with my views, and [illegible] consequently come out, you would have to furnish me the necessary help; it would be a job of probably 2 months or more according circumstances.