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Philada. 2 Jany 1856
Dear R:
I would be very much obliged if you will buy the squirrels in the market and send them in the flesh, directed to me at Academy of Nat. Sci. Philada. - I will pay all Expenses -
Enclosed is the bill for eyes - make the man pay you, and keep the money - I give it to you - Enclosed also are bills for amounts due me in Chicago - every body else has paid - Some days ago I sent a pkg. containing my 10th no. - and the last, at present - I hope to go on some day, but I do not know exactly when, -
Please look to the Squrrels - I would like to have about 3 specimens of every species that you can buy - you may buy also any other animals brought to market - excepting Horses Oxen & Sheep! - we have verious specimens of them in Philada - I would like much to have any of the Weasels or Minks - Always glad to hear from you -
Ever yours J Cassin
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Jan 1856[in pencil]
[page turned, stamped on left side] J. Kennicott Brenton Collections