2 . 
In addition to verifying all the identifications of the specimens it 
will be also necessary, I should say, to make sure that the data on the 
original labels have been carefully and accurately transcribed, al¬ 
though I have no reason, at present, to distrust that part of Mr. Howe's 
work. 
It will give me pleasure, of course, to aid both you &. Mr. 
Howe in these matters to the full extent of my ability but, unfortu¬ 
nately, I shall not be able to give much time to it before July. 
Yours sincerely 
William Brewster. 
(Copy). 
(Mr. Henry Bryant Bigelow, 
251 Commonwealth Ave., Boston). 
