Letter of the Day: April 7

Faria, Macias & Co.
Commisionn [sic] Merchants,
58, 60 & 62 Broadway & 21 New St.

New York April 7, 1897.

Librarian
Surgeon General's Office, U.S. Army,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Having been requested by my friend Mr. Faria owner of an anthopological [sic] collections of South American Indian objects, about 200000 articles, to negotiate with influential parties to dispose of the same under certain conditions; the specimens cannot be duplicated being all provided with certificate of authority, believing therefore it would be a great acquisition for any of the scientific Institutions of this country. The owners purpose is to make a donation of the same with the sole condition that he would be appointed Director, with a small yearly compensation; he has the capacity and knowledge, having devoted some years to the study of anthropology. If you believe something could be done I beg of you to let me have your valuable advice. Thanking you in advance I remain

Yours respectfully,
(Signed) A Macias.

Please address your answer to
Mr. A.J. Macias
102 West 90th Street
New York.