Qu (17) Easy to handle, shape admirable for wintering bees, and
surplus box is just where easiest filled, and any desirable
Number of them. As many or few being used as season and location
Demand. When front and rear box is in place, a movable strip
Laid on the top tiers confines the bees so that they cannot get 
Into top of hive above or outside of the boxes. It seems
To me that [illegible] secure a strong simple hive. If desired
One or both of inner sides may be left in to be removed and get 
Room to take out first comb. Make these inner sides in the 
[illegible] and to move as frames on hardwood frame supporters 
Brought up to an edge on top for honey board, leveled on sides
[illegible] of old [illegible] hives movable [illegible], kept about 3/8 from 
Bottom board, strip laid against them [illegible] in boxes. You 
Now have sides closed with all the advantages of [illegible] hives
The comb in such a hive kept straight much easier than with larger
Frames. (1, 1) Are hardwood frame supporters (2, 2) are hardwood
Honey board supporters let in one inch deep into posts. (20th) Let movable
Dividers be hung like frames, kept at same distances from
Walls of hive. For winter may have if desired carpet, old 
[illegible] cloth, etc. with wool under. Front and rear movable inside 
Walls may have (where they come opposite to the winter quarters) winter 
Arrangement and be shored up close against the frames. This accomplishes 
What I have long desired, give space A place to [illegible] up to. If slits are cut 
In the thickness of the upright, say 1/4 inch by 1 inch or 2 inches or 3 inches bees will be able to pass from comb to 
comb without winter passages, or an inch or two of the under [illegible] may be 
So arranged that the bees can travel in [illegible] under slot. Will be sure to do 
It. Now with undermat alone. I have the [illegible] walls. In spring when [illegible]
Bees move out of the front and rear walls. Better to cut a slot out of frames to use 
2 inches of top and bottom of upright so as to have as little [illegible] cut out with a comb 
Circular saw. 



