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Milwaukee Jan 4th 1875

Dr Sir

I have now examined Mr. King's
Report on the Lepidopterous Insects of Wisconsin
and find that it contains matter of considerable
interest and value; perhaps worthy of a place
among the publications of the Geological
Survey. I wish, however, that he had been
more particular in his chirography, many
of his words, especially the technical names, we find
very difficult, some impossible, to make out; the
best composition would make very good work
with it. Please call Mr. King's attention
to this, and request that any future work of his
may be more carefully prepared. I hope to
have our work printed without typographical or
other errors, to secure which it is necessary
to supply clear copy.

Very truly yours,

I. A. Lapham

Prof T. C. Chamberlin