RK-119

Racine Nov 25, 1855

Dear Bob

I have just received two boxes of labeed insects from Prof. Kirtland which I will use, then send to you as instructed by the D^r.

I received a box of plants and bulbs from you and the rest of the Kennicots for which I and Mrs Hoy are eternally thankful. We will remember the donor when they flower.

I shot a splended Hawk Owl a few days since, he came down from his arctic home a head of the first winter storms - dont the birds know more about the weather than we boasting blustering little lords of creation?

From Lapham I received the Ibix skins and the specimen of wood - good firt rate I am glad you are studying medicine If I mistake not you will make a discrimintg

practictioner - if you study hard for without hard study there can be no lasting intellectual greatness.

Cant you come down during the hollow days to make as a visit and bring your sisters with you? We should be so pleased -

My best regards to Mrs. & D^r. Blaney

Yours P. R. Hoy

D^r. Robert Kennicott

Chicago