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I am more than pleased with the pair of Carneaux which I got from you and send another 

 order for two more pairs. I have the finest Homers I have ever seen but they look very small 

 beside the Carneaux and if the Carneaux breed well I will send for more orders. 



I am very much pleased with my Carneaux and will be glad to send you photographs as soon 

 as I get some. I had the address of a man in this State who claims to be an importer and 

 breeder of Carneaux and Homer pigeons. I wrote him for a price on red, and red and white 

 birds, just in those words, and he said, yes, he had just what 1 wanted at $2.50 each, three for 

 $6, and he would make a personal selection of the birds, which were second prize winners. 

 But you ought to have seen the birds he sent me, not near as good as my own. I returned 

 them to him, but he said they were just what I ordered and that 1 expected to get show birds 

 under the pretence of ordering breeding birds, also he did not ship birds on approval at this 

 time of year. He had the advantage as he held my money. He said show birds demanded a 

 big price. He refused a price of $150 for one bird in his exhibit at State Fair. Now, I saw 

 those Carneaux and they were no better than some of mine. One of the pairs I bought from 

 you last Spring throw some elegant birds. As I am an amateur I suppose I must learn that all 

 pigeon dealers are not white. I had no idea of showing my birds, but as this dealer seemed to 

 be afraid I would, I think it would be a good idea to go in and show him that " there are others," 

 If I have as good luck next season as 1 have this year, I think I can do it. Three of the females 

 are from this best pair I mentioned. All three pairs hatched seven pairs young, working right 

 through the moult. 



The shipment of Carneaux arrived just a month ago and is very satisfactory. Nine of the 

 ten pairs are mated, and seven have squabs. The birds arrived several days before the nappies, 

 but they adapted themselves to circumstances. One pair nested in a grit box, another pair 

 in the oyster-shell box and three pairs on the floor. The nest bowls arrived just in time to 

 save the drinking fountain. 



The pair of Carneaux received in good shape, and am well pleased with them. Think they 

 will soon be at work, have commenced to drive. Will want another pair in a few weeks. Every 

 one that has seen them says they beat everything they have ever seen. 



The three pairs of Carneaux and seven pairs of Homers arrived here March 25. The Carneaux 

 are very large, fine birds. There are several squab raisers here (California), One man has 

 8000 birds and another has 5000, mostly Homers, but when they saw my Carneaux they nearly 

 went wild. I am going to order more Carneaux in a few days but not until I see what they will 

 do. I will clear my lofts of Homers as fast as I can and stock up with Carneaux if they prove 

 to be even as good a breeder as the Homer. 



The Carneaux are doing fine. One pair went to setting within 24 hours after arrival. The 

 other i)air laid two eggs without building a nest so of course are not setting, but I believe they 

 are building now as they ctay indoors a great deal of the time. Am writing you this as 1 

 thought it might be of interest to yriu to know how your birds are doing that you sold. I 

 brought the doctor with whom you have been corresponding in regard to the Carneaux, around 

 to see my birds and told him of the very good work the/ have done and he seemed very much 

 pleased with them. What are 100 of these birds worth? I believe in time they will take the 

 place of the Homers. 



The three pairs of Extra Homers and three pairs Carneaux arrived this morning in fine condi- 

 tion, and are a fine lot of birds. I am well pleased with them. They seem to be in a hurry to 

 get to work, as one of the Carneaux laid this afternoon. I think all of them will be on eggs in 

 a few days. Will want more breeders later, when you will hear from me. Thank you for send- 

 ing me such good birds. 



As I have promised you, this lady has ordered me to get more Carneaux for her. She is very 

 proud of the five pairs you sold her. She has got the Carneaux fever for fair. So here you are, 

 kindly have ready for next Saturday afternoon, we will call for them, five pairs of your best 

 Carneaux. Kindly note, she will want more in about two weeks. She has given me the money 

 already, so it is up to you to do your best. In her name I thank you. I will call next Saturday 

 about 1 p.m. for them if you can get them ready. 



Please advise me if the Carneaux pigeons purchased from ^^nu November 23 are imported 

 birds, or are they bred by you from the imported stock. The birds are doing excellent work. 

 I purchased 20 pairs and at this writing have 20 nests. Every bird in the left has eggs or squabs, 

 of the lot purchased, 20 pairs. 



I am well pleased with the pair of Carneaux which arrived Saturday in good condition. 

 Please send me three more pairs of same on the same conditions, for which I enclose herewith $18. 



