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Washington, D. C. 
August, 1892. 
T. W. Goodspeed, Esq., 
University of Chicago, 
Chicago, Illinois. 
My dear Sir: 
Your favor of August 8lst announe ing my 
election to the non-resident Professorship of 
Archaeologic Geology in your University came to 
hand several days ago, and I must apologize for 
the delay in replying. I have explained to 
Professor Chamberlain. I accept the appoint- 
ment with much pleasure and shall await the 
commands of the Board of Trustees as to time 
and duties. 
Very respectfully yours, 
W. H. HOLMES 
