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I find I can add much to your Ornithological Catalogue. And, in anticipation of your suggestion, I have spoken to school friends to assist me in the various departments of the Nat. [illegible] This [center?] I would also [illegible] to you to adopt extensively, as Chairman of the Committee.

I have had all your [illegible] housed, and will send you a list of them at my earliest leisure. [illegible] are now at my [illegible], and I will write from the [store?]

Please [write?] [illegible] [illegible] in my name & in the name of the [illegible] of [illegible] Sciences which he is a member to [illegible] the passage of your bill through the present session by all means. Very truly yours

R. [Buchanan?]

N.B. Please send me frequently & now by return mail every information relative to the prospect of [illegible] the "Must Co. Charter" Our city & indeed the whole state, is [illegible] [illegible] in this matter. What [Bank?] Charter or city other charter from Ohio is safe if this doctrine of [illegible] is [illegible?]

It will [illegible] our public improvements.

R.B.