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Racine March, 23, 1856

My Dear Ophis Cappa[double underline]. Bob

I received yours of the 17^th also the Farmer containing the Grey Gopher article - greatly obliged - Last night we received the last Prairie Farmer which indicates that my article has been published in the 11^th number, which I have not seen I inclose some postage stamps for which I want a few numbered copies of No. 11 Prairie Farmer Will you send them to the publishers for me? I hope you were not disappointed in the contents of the Mississippi package - hope you have lots of other rare beetles besides the Dynastes tityrus [male symbol] - which you make so happy over -

I have written to my brother concerning some points of the Gophers habits which I will hear from soon, then you can either have the facts or an article for your use -

Today I heard the Lark Singing - saw first Redwings - S^t. Johns Hawks - And a flock of Crows - Spring is preparing the way for the great host of birds that will soon gladen nature with their gay colours, and sprighty motions and most melodious music - soon every pond and [illegible], as will as, woods and fields will find a tongue.

Lora has learned Old Dog [illegible] so She plays it prime. She confesses it a favorite, sends her respects.

The Physiology Lessons ar as well as usual I thank you.

Miss West said she will play and sing her prittiest for you when you come -

You must not fail in [illegible] to let us see the girls -

Write ofte yours Truly P.R. Hoy

D^r R.A. Kennicott The Grove Ill.