
          & may be had for a song.

I hope you will be pleased with
the appearance of the new No. It has to
my eye a good look. But alas! These
hard times cut us donw [crossed out: dreadfully]; Our lists
everywhere are fallen off dreadfully in
many places 50 pct. While at our best [?]
we never had a thousand subscribers. While in
N.Y. if you could pen a paragraph [?]
the new No. for the American or else [?] 
other paper. I might be of service.

Shall you have any original matter for
the [crossed out: August] April No.?

I fear I shall hardly reach N.Y.
while you are there.

I send you Agassiz' Nomenclator
Zoologicus. Have you seen the proposed 
[?] of Nomenclature etc. issued by the 
of the British Association? I have it & the 
much. It would be most salutary if 
laws were enforced.

Yours Ever
B. Silliman

This as quick to go to Boston 
other was & are shall be be very glad 
        