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[printed letterhead] Sewerage Commissioner's' Office, Chicago, Ill. [written] 24" July [printed] 185 [written] 7.

H. H. Sibley Esq. Minnesota.

Dear Sir.

The bearer Mr. Robert Kennicott visits your portion of the NorthWest on behalf of several Scientific institutions, for the purpose of collecting specimens in Natural History. He is a young gentleman of high character, and of enthusiastic devotion to his pursuit. Any service you can render him will be gratefully acknowledged by myself and will contribute to the diffusion of useful knowledge.

Very truly yours J. D. Webster.