
          Smithsonian Instution
March 20th 1856

My Dear Dr

I have received a letter
from the Daughter of the late Dr. J. C.
Beck asking for advise and information
as to the best means of selling
the Herbarium of her Father.

The Family at first thought of
keeping it but they have at length
concluded to sell it provided
they can obtain a price in any
degree commensurate with its
true value.

If you can give me any
suggestions in regard to this matter
you will do me a favour
        