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Salem, Marion Co. Ill.
Dec. 29. 1857

L. D. Campbell Esq.

Dear Sir

I have the
pleasure to introduce to you
my young friend Mr. Robt.
Kennicott of Cook Co. Ill –
Mr. K. visits Washington on
business connected with
the Smithsonian Institute
for which he has been
zealously engaged making
collections in Natural
History – and is in every
a ‘gentleman & a scholar’

Any favor you may do
him will be well bestowed.

Very truly yours
John P. Reynolds

Washington City