IV WEST AMERICAN OAKS. 



be illustrated by Dr. Kellogg's drawings. With him this is a labor of love and a tribute 

 to the memory of his friend. 



We know your kindly feeling for Dr. Kellogg and your appreciation of his unselfish 

 labor; and knowing, from years of association, your sympathy with the practical phases 

 of scientific research, we have determined to appeal to you to furnish the money for the 

 publication of this proposed monograph. 



We have made no estimates therefor, but if you will entertain our proposition we will 

 obtain detailed estimates for a given number of copies. 



Very respectfully and sincerelj'^, 



GEORGE DAVIDSON. 



JUSTIN P. MOORE, 



W. G. W. HARFORD, 



W. R GIBBONS, M. D., 

 JOHN CURREY, 



RALPH C. HARRISON. 



It would be a very pleasant duty to recount the satisfying incidents of the conference 

 which took place. It must suffice to say that Mr. McDonald not only cordially undertook 

 to bear the expenses of publication, and gave his check for the required amount; but he 

 also asked for estimates for the publication of a similar Monograph of the Coniferae. 

 Professor Greene laid aside the preparation of a botanical work to prepare the text for the 

 Oaks, and promised the text for the Pines. 



GEORGE DAVIDSON. 



