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00956 Martinez, Nov 2d, 1880. Prof Joseph LeConte, Dear Sir Your letter of the 6th of last month enclosing one from
Dr Andrews was duly received. The questions contained in the latter are very interesting show that Dr Andrews has observed
closely honestly. I have just written to him explaining the t illegible ous forms of the str illegible of the drift? etc.
I have seen broad fields of drift? in process of formation in Alaska noted all the difficulties encountered by Dr Andrews.
It must be very gratifying to you to have your works put in lasting shape by so good a publishing house as the Appleton. I
shall be happy to call on you