Key West, Fla. March 16. 1898. 
Mr. Walter Deane, Cambridge, Mass. 
Dear Sir : - 
Your letter of Feby 9th containing Mr. Brewster’s selection ox 
skins from the list submitted by m£, was received in due course but 
owing to the Maine disaster I have had no opportunity to reply to it 
earlier our office having been rushed with business to the exclusion 
of all else. I hope to be able to ship the skins in a short time, 
however possibly by next Saturday’s Mallory steamer. Will advise 
you if I do so. I trust Mr. Brewster will excuse the delay, under 
the circumstances. With best wishes, X am, 
Your’s very truly, 
