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they are indebted for most of the comforts and
enjoyments of Sivilization - that every new discovery
in science - no matter how small adds another
star to the circle of human knowledge which
will shine for ever, and shed light upon the other-
=wise dark path of original investigation, - making it
more easy to advance - they would take hould
of the enterprise in good ernest - western like
only to succeed -

You may pledge my hearty cooperation, and that
I will doo whatever in me lies to promote the
very laudable object.

In regard to the fees to be charged members
- make it large as you can stand for be assured
there is something valuable to be obtained without
cost - either in money or labor -

Give my compliments to Dr Andrews & Dr Blainy
- Tell me why [illegible] did nto come to shoot
birds if you can -

When will you and and your sisters be in Racine?
I have just sent to Agassey a lot of living
turtles - our is of great intrest to him -
must close -

Your Truly
P.R. Hoy