Bolander, Henry N. 
1871, July 25th 
San Francisco, Calif. 
TRANSLATION 
San Francisco, July 25th 1871 
Dear Doctor, 
In June I took all your letters with me to the mountains so that I 
could answer you in detail; but my wife and one of my children became 
seriously ill and I could neither write nor botanize, but had to sit at 
bedsides. Since my return nothing has much improved, my wife is still ill. 
The large school opened with an additional 13 classes. Also three other 
buildings with 36 new classes were organized according to the same plans. 
All this prevented me from taking up a pen. Then came my nomination for 
State School Superintendent. Up to two hours prior to my nomination, 3 
refused, but I had to say yes finally. - I amno politicker - The 
chances that I might be elected are good. Should I be elected I shall 
receive 1000 Dollars annually for trips (for four years) and I hope then 
to be able to do a great deal for our favorite science; since then I 
can cover the entire state. 
The person who brings you this letter can tell you how much I had 
to do. 
Don't be angry; since I don't belong to myself nor to my family. 
With warmest greetings 
Respectfully yours, 
Henry N. Bolander 
9 MISSOURI 
. BOTANICAL 
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