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St Charles Aug. 16. 1857

Robert Kennicott Esq.

Dear Sir,

I left Cairo soon after your being at Birds Point, in consequence of sickness & therefore have been unable to devote any time to the collection of specimens for you.

I have rc'd your communication of 19. July & would say, that on my return which will be about the middle of September that I will devote my leisure time in some way ans.g your purposes & hope that my services will some time be of advantage to your Institution.

Respectfully Yours Jno P. Hoag

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