4 l' 5 * West 118th St. 
New York City. 
Feb, 191F. 
Dear C . 
Have had the following from Morrist- 
Mr. Fromme, I have just learned, that is on Saturday, 
id a most estimable man of pleasing and even diplomatic bearing, and 4 
m ms individual acts and statements tactful and convincing. He is 
personally known to two of the staff of the Botanic Garden here, who 
consider him to be one of Prof. Harper's strongest men. His sbhfclsrship 
is vouched for by his success in reaching the stage of assistance mhibh 
he giges To Prof. Harper. 
My hands are so chilled that I am making all sorts of errors nn 
this, but I think that you can get the idea. I shall see Morris 
personally tomorrow evening, if nothing hinders, and shall find out 
more than he cared to write about F. while a stenographer was around. 
No especial news here, only bully cold weather, which is nuts for 
everybody, ice men especially. I expect that it means a good deal t «b 
the folks at home, as there has to be a good supply of the fro-en com¬ 
modity laid in, because of the summer visitor. Treasurershie going 
on finely, with a few resignations and checks coming in steadily. 
I wish that we could get the old Bryologist upon a paying basis, so the 
Treasury would show a balance. Is’nt it a terrible thing shout 
Scobt, and his men. 
Sincerely yours, 
Q/i!4A4A 
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