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great sculptures - they would charm you. Mr T. B Reads pic- tures have a wonderful natural charm, I wish you could see some
of them. I have been so very busy of late that I have read nothing new. I want to go to Chicago soon to see some new works
on Natural History which we shall never be able to afford to buy. When I see them I will write to you about them. The University
has very good attendance, but we are still with- out a President. Prof Butler s family are well. Mr Murdock the traged illegible
illegible has been staying with us for the last four months, with two daughters. Col M Myun the State Sap't is also a member
of our family, so I have not much time for illegible or for my herbal. Allie sends love little Henry, and Dr Carr wishes to
be remembered Your friend truly illegible ianne Carr I send you my copy of the Stone Mason, by mail. when you have kept
it as long as you wish you may return it to me in the same way. I thank you for the illegible , and should be glad to get
a few more of the same. illegible C. C. 00383