26 Sept. 19C9 
My dear Mr. Sove:- 
I returned only a few days ago from a trip 
ir. Maine, where I have been rince the 2nd of Sept., and found 
your letter of the 4th inst. I do not know whether you are 
still in Bristol or not but hope you have not yet gone bach to 
your dutles 1r C one orft. 
T r all oc '\i: : to have you come iy end look at our collection 
->f lichens, although it in a Fibs 11 one, 1/ you think you will 
find enough in it to pay you for t ne trouble of looking- it 
over. You will .find me at the department any forenoon, 
and Tuesday,Thursday and ionday, afternoons* but if you will 
drop me aline at the house address as to when to expect you 
1 may be able to plan &•> as to l ave a little more froo tire 
than might otherwise be the case. 
truly yours, 
