Hilgard, Eug. W. 

 I859, February 7th 

 Oxford, Miss. 



TRANSLATION 



Oxford, February 7, 1859 



Dear Doctor, 



I have here an excellent microscope from the manufacturing firm May & Sonne 

 in Munich. ... 



This instrument was bought by my genius predecessor together with another 

 smaller one for all purposes of a geological survey; microscopes for about 4 25°. 00 

 out of 4 1200 which was granted for the foundation of a chemical laboratory; Mow 

 I want to sell the microscope and to buy other necessaary things and should like to 

 ask you whether you might need it or whether you know of someone who would want it. 

 It is a bargain since it was imported free of duty for the state which would amount 

 to $ ^5.00. However, it still costs the state $ 200, I would give it away for 4 150 

 in cash. Should you find a customer, yon would do me a great favour since I need the 

 money badly. 



I heard that the European trip was a success, I hope so. Give my greetings 

 to Dora and Georgy and write soon to your faithful cousin 



Eugen W # Hilgard 



Dr. Geo. Engelmann. 



