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1383
take family heads. Give only heads of
genera, under which give general
remarks; then each species Thus
Sciurus[triple underline] (Full capitals)
[3 wavy lines]

Scuirus rubucaudatus[double underline]
(Small capitals)

Where you borrow from Aud. & Bach.
it is well to mention source of in-
formation. As of Buffalo calves cros-
sing rivers on mothers backs" ! You
thus avoid being held responsible for
a startling statement

Keep an account of expenses in way
of bribes for animals &c. I will try
and get the Patent office to pay these.
At any rate you shall not do it out
of your pocket. I will see it refunded.

Please enquire of the express
Co. what they will ask to bring on
the Prairie Wolf. Call it a dog, which
it is. It would have to come in a
box, and be fed occasionally. I
would like it exceedingly, if not too
expensive to transport.

Give the habits of the Rodents
as minutely as you can. The article
can be reduced if too large. Bats
may be lumped as insectivorous beasts
with leather wings that fly out at
night and catch mosquitoes & the like!

Yours ever
S F Baird

Robt. Kennicott
Chicago

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The Grove National Historic Landmark

11/2/2023 Initial review complete. CE
Action: Changed "long" to "large" in line 34 based on previous handwriting.