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I have concluded to ask him to take Chas. A. Hubbard with him as an assistant as this will give Charles an opportunity to see the world, to harden his constitution.*** If he concludes to take him, Charles will make you a visit and will need your advice in regard to many details of the proposed arrangements.***

Yours truly,

I.A. Lapham.

[Col. Sand Stone.]

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Milwaukee, April 10th, 1859.

Robt. Kennicott,

Dear Sir--

Your letter from Ann Arbor about the Arctic expedition was received yesterday, answered and forwarded to Dr. Hoy. I proposed to contribute $25 and asked that you would collect grasses, seeds and mosses which could be done without much outlay for paper &c. The mosses could be sent to me just as they are gathered and I can restore them with moisture and prepare them for the herbarium at my leisure.***

Since writing that answer, we have concluded to do something more in the way of furnishing an assistant. Mr. Charles A. Hubbard, a ward of mine, has long wished for an opportunity to make just such a tour and if you can take him with you on some favorable terms we will make an arrangement to that effect.***

Yours truly,

I.A. Lapham.

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