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593 (581) Aug. 2/98. Mr. W.H. Ostrander, Indian River, Mich. Dear Sir: Replying to your note of July 26; I do not know anything about the value of minerals and can scarcely tell one kind from another. Furthermore, I am without the slightest desire to interest myself in mining ventures. Because of these facts I doubt very much if I could be of any assistance to you in the matter named. In the event of your finding interesting specimens, I would advise you to communicate with some one skilled in such matters. By doing so you would avoid unnecessary expense and loss of time. Wishing you every success, I remain, Yours very truly, Charles L Freer