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Ho. Reps. Jany 26^th 1859

Mr Kennicott

This will introduce uyou to Edward Wase Esq a friend of mine from Iow. Will you introduce him to the mysteries of Snake ology & to all the myths & wonders of the Smithsonian.

Your truly Owen Lovejoy

O Lovejoy [illegible]

Mr Kennicott Smithsonian Inst.