13 drown Street 
Providence, R.I. 
September 8, 1534 
Bear Ternaid; 
1 have your letter of the 7th. The idea you suggest 
concerning your reaction to your telephone message hadn't once 
entered my mind. My reasons for hesitating to answer you promptly 
were the suddenness of the request, the thought some time ago of 
using the aneroid as a plain barometer (which 1 haven't done and 
probably never would^, and finally the uncertainty at the moment 
as to where it was. 1 had not seen it for sc long that 1 could not 
recall immediately if 1 still had it. It will be gratifying to 
know that it has gone where it will be appreciated. 
1 cannot remember what 1 paid for the aneroid and 1 can find 
no dealer here in Providence who has one for sale. They have the 
simple aneroid type of barometer for ^3.50 to $5.00, but none with 
the movable rim for mountain work. This English-tode aneroid was 
bought of Thaxter & Co., Boston. See name of face of dial. 1 would 
suggest that you telephone the firm (if they are still in the business] 
or some similar dealer, and find out what such an aneroid costs new' 
today. This would give us a basis for figuring. 
1 shall be glad to see you in Providence on Tuesday, or any 
other day next week. I am dated up only for 10 to 12 Monday (Sept. 10) 
and the following Saturday afternoon. Ily new office is in the 
herbarium, in the basement of Maxcy Hall. 1 usually go ever there 
between 9 and lu a.m. and stay until noon. 
Sincerely 
