LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



U. S. Department of Agriculture, 



Division of Entomology, 

 Washington^ D. C, January 6, 1003. 

 Sir: I transmit with this a brief manuscript by Mr. W. D. Hunter, 

 a special agent of this Division in charge of experimental work with 

 the Mexican cotton boll weevil {AntJionomi's grandis). I have 

 examined this manuscript and warml}^ approve of its recommenda- 

 tions. 1 urge its immediate publication as a Farmers' Bulletin. 



Kespectfully, 



L. O. Howard, Entomologist. 



Hon. James AVilson, 



Secretary of Agricidture. 

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