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How do think that would do?

Get this up in the form of a
Report to the Smithsonian Institution
at Washington City. Have you
any thing [anything] to contribute for this cause?
or this work? If so please forward
as soon as convenient by Adams
Express Company.

A small work on this subject giving
the most common fossils would be
of great use to students and persons
travelling. Would be glad to
have your opinions of that work
and advice as to best means of
getting up or collecting materials
for the same. Shall be glad to
correspond with you.

Yours with respect

John W Spencer
Teacher and Geologist
Paxton
Sullivan Co Ind