THE SULLIVANT MOSS SOCIETY; THE BRYOLOGIST 
EDWARD B. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary-Treasurer 
18 WEST 89th STREET 
NEW YORK CITY 
April 10, 19 SO 
Prof. J. p. Collins, 
468 Hope St., Providence, R. I. 
My dear Mr. Collins:- 
You are doubtless familiar with the resolu¬ 
tions in the November Bryologist upon the serious losses to 
herbarium and library viiich the distinguished French Bryologist, 
M. Jules Cardot, suffered during the war. Reports received 
since the drafting of the resolutions last fall show that a 
valuable portion of M. Cardot's mounted collections are still 
intact. M. Cardot himself, however, is almost without funds, 
since his available property previously had consisted mostly 
of re$l property located in Charleville and Mezieres. He is 
supporting himself and family by routine labor for the Govern¬ 
mental Department of French Indo China. 
It is possible for us to aid in the restoration of 
this most distinguished French Bryologist. The Paris Museum of 
Natural History will purchase the herbarium for 10,000 fr., de¬ 
fraying half the price. The remainder is to be raised by sub¬ 
scription in this country and England. Dr. A. J- Grout and Mr. 
H. N. Dixon have been instrumental in working out the details 
of the plan, by which one-fourth of the total sum is to be 
raised in each of the countries above mentioned. I am enclos¬ 
ing a copy of a published notice by Mr. Dixon which gives ad¬ 
ditional details. Mr. Dixon has also written me personally 
that the full share has been subscribed in England and remitted 
to M. Cardot. I am glad to say that a substantial sum has al¬ 
ready been pledged in this country, but we must get a move on 
if we are to finish it in time. 
This fund is being backed by the Sullivant Moss 
Society and I know that the members will be glad to help. At 
present exchange rates f>225-|>250 should be ample to seoure our 
contribution. 
Now, I am frankly asking you if you won't make some 
dontribution to me for this fund. I know the many demands and 
I realize that we are all importuned constantly, but I believe 
it is a big opportunity for the members of the moss society. 
Payment may be made to me, direct, and I will issue receipts. 
Please come across. At any rate, let me hear from you. 
