
          But my main object at
 this time is to write about
 genus-holders. Those will
 not do - they are too small
 though in other respects
 admirable. He will make
 some more for us if we
 will take 10 reams. I think
 they will cost us about $6.50
 I want two reams - Leroy
 one. I think you want the
 rest. I would upon a [?]
 take 2 1/2 Leroy 1 1/2 I think _ I am
 writing to him, Leroy may
 persuade Richard to take half
 a ream which is the most
 we can hope to take off
 your hands. So to make the
 enterprise carry you really
 must take 5 1/2 and as it
 is to be exactly made & cut
 to suit you I hope you
 will not hessitate. I have
 sold to Willis all my present
        