Of course we got lots of small fry-- -I should think as many as two 

 hundred — rock-bass ,roach, perch , white bass , etc. , but those don't count 

 when you go for bigger game. 



The summer school commences on the 9th of next month and contin- 

 ues till August 2nd. I have not yet heard what the prospect for stu- 

 dents is, but suppose that we shall have between 50 and 60. 



Trelease is going to spend the summer here. He is at work on 

 Epilobium,and is just finishing a translation of a Danish Manual of 

 Bacteriological Methods. He is doing that for the sake of learning 

 the language. I enjoy his company mightily, I tell you. We went off 

 a few days ago on a little collecting trip, and shall probably take a 

 good many jaunts thro the stamer. He wants to study up the water 

 plants here. I wish you could be here with us. Can't you run out for 

 a short time if you can't come for longer ? 



We are in the pleasing condition of having no "girl" at t resent. 

 Our maid was called home by telegram yesterday. We shall probably 

 succeed in getting one before long however. 



My wife wishes me to send her love to Mrs. Deane,with the hope 

 that the New Hampshire air may hasten Lbf recuperation. In these mes- 

 sages I join. 



Ever yours faithfully, 



