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[[stamped]] SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. DEC 13 1864 [[stamped]] [[written note]] 4957(?)[[written note]]

Chicago. Dec. 5. 1864
Prof. S. F. Baird

Dear Sir,
Owing to the uncertain, and hesitating policy of the company, by whom I have hither to employed; as as assistant to Col. J. W. Foster; I have been forced to consider the possibility of changing my position. I shall know probably in a  month or less whether it will be necessary or not. I mentioned to Mr. Rennicott, that I should much enjoy accompanying him in his proposed northern journey. if I could make myself useful in any way to him or others. I have