United jetâtes Courts, 
Iroüidenre. 
May 12, 1908 
Dear Professor Collins: 
The circumference of the sassafras tree 
in the dell at the foot of Wentworth Ave. is seven (7) feet 
one and one half inches, three feet from the ground. 
I have a suggestion to make, it is this: That you go to Edgewood 
with me on Thursday afternoon and have a look at the aforesaid 
tree and perhaps spend a half hour or so in the dell, then 
go up to my house and give me a short lesson, taking something 
we may find in our ramble, and afterwards give me a starter 
in arranging my specimens. By this time supper will be ready 
and I trust you can make it convenient to take this with us, 
I telephoned you this afternoon to say all this but you were not 
at home. Again let me express the hope that you can take in 
this program, especially the supper to which Mrs. Hope unites 
with me in urging your presence. I am trying to put it real 
strong so that you will be sure to come. 
Very sincerely 
