Sturgis, South Dakota,

January , 1899.

$177.

Received of Prof. O. C. Marsh the sum of one hundred and seventy-seven dollars ($177.) in full for various specimens of Cycads bought for him, three specimens of tracks, and a lot of Belemnites, with own expenses for securing and boxing the same.

Sturgis, South Dakota,

January , 1899.

$960.

Received of Prof. O. C. Marsh the sum of nine hundred and sixty dollars ($960.) in full for the following lots of Cycads bought for Yale University during the year 1898, namely:

67 specimens received in January, $450.00

39 " " " May, 200.00

42 " " " August, 300.00

1 " " " November, 10.00

$960.00

Sturgis, South Dakota,

January 10, 1899.

$177.

Received of Prof. O. C. Marsh the sum of one hundred and seventy-seven dollars ($177.) in full for various specimens of Cycads bought for him, three specimens of Tracks, and a lot of Belemnites, with own expenses for securing and boxing the same.

Sturgis, South Dakota,

January 10th, 1899.

$960.

Received of Prof. O. C. Marsh the sum of nine hundred and sixty
dollars ($960.) in full for the following lots of Cycads bought for
Yale University during the year 1898, namely : -

67 specimens received in January . . . . $450.00
39 " " " May . . . . 200.00
42 " " " August . . . . 300.00
1 specimen " " " November . . . . 10.00
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$960.00

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Yale Museum,
New Haven, Conn., January 17, 1899.

H. F. Wells, Esq.,

Dear Sir: -

On my return from Washington yesterday, I found here your two letters of January 7th and January 10th. I also found that the thirty-six (36) boxes from Minnekahta had arrived, but instead of coming as fourth-class freight, they were charged as first-class freight, making a bill of three hundred and twenty-two dollars and fifty-six cents ($322.56). I am greatly amazed at this, and shall at once inquire of the railroad officials at Chicago how this happens, as I know that orders were issued from headquarters there to have the freight shipped as fourth class.

Meanwhile, the boxes will remain in the freight-house until this freight matter is settled.

I hope that the fourteen (14) Sturgis boxes will come here all right as fourth class, and will let you know when they arrive.

The large Cycad Homer Moore sent from Nebraska has arrived in good order, and, I believe, came as fourth class.

I sent you a note from Washington about the bones near Buffalo Gap, which I suppose you duly received and will answer.

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Yale Museum,

New Haven, Conn., January 23, 1899.

H. F. Wells, Esq.,

Dear Sir: -

Your letter of the 18th inst. is at
hand, and I am much obliged for what you say about the bones in
the Black Hills region. I am also glad to get the section you
sent, and will write you later on the subject.

I think the boxes from Sturgis are coming through all right
as fourth class, and I have lately heard more about those from
Minnekahta, and hope they will turn out right also. Will write
you when both lots arrive, and I have time to look them over.

As you may need some money, I enclose my check for one hundred
dollars ( $100.00 ) which please acknowledge.

I will be glad to send Mr. Arnold a photograph of the big
specimen when one is made, which I hope will be before long.