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straight to Tupper Lake, arriving somewhere abeut 
the 14th of August. I came over on the ship with 
President Jordan of Stanford University. He in- 
cidentally offered me a job out there but I firmly de- 
clined, although I know he meant it. It was a new 
and rather pleasant experience. He was very kind 
and chatty during the whole of the trip. He set some 
reporters after me and told them that I was back 
from a wedding trip. You will be amused to see what 
eame out; please do not think I am now a truly ac- 
complished liar as various statements occur printed 
which I cannot recollect ; yet I was quite sober as Ros., 
W. A. and Arthur G. ean testify. They came out to 
meet us with the pilot. 
I got everything through the customs O. K. by 
declaring everything at full value. I knew you would 
think that the right thing to do — as I did. I paid 
$20 duty. Ros. has some dress goods, ete., which will 
last her for some time and which were much cheaper 
in China than they are in Boston. We have also 
presents for every one — not elaborate, but useful and 
not truck to litter up every house in the family. 
Now also : the Internationa! Zoological Congress 
meets at our museum for the first time it has ever done 
so in America. Many of the best known naturalists 
in the world will be there with Mr. Agassiz for presi- 
dent. I am a member of the local committee, I be- 
lieve. Any way, I received a slip asking for the use of 
my name and with it no ery for a contribution, which 
was something. This congress meets August 19 to 26. 
Of course, although the presidential address will be 
delivered the first day you will see it is my birthday 
and I will be in Tupper Lake, or, perhaps to be more 
