Omaha, December 3, 1905.

Dear Wolcott:

I have put in most of the day preparing 77 letters after the 
fashion of the enclosed - for of course I wouldn't slight you when
I have such a pretty and interesting little letter for my friends!
Haw, haw! It is surprising how much time it takes, even with a
printed form.  The way the returns have not come in is not encour-
aging; I got less than forty answers to 108 letters, each of which
had a stamped return envelope enclosed. I am in favor of sending
a typewritten letter to each of the delinquent members who do not
respond to the letters now sent, and striking from the membership
list all who are not then heard from; for there is an end to cor-
respondence somewhere, or should be.  For you to chew on privately,
I will say that in my opinion about 97% or perhaps 98% of the blame
lies with the treasurer who lets things slide along without atten-
tion.  This is not intended as a criticism of Mr. Eiche, but an
axiomatic commonplace which seems to smite the spike upon the sum-
mit. However, I am very sanguinary (used advisedly) as to our future;
if we find that our reduced but genuine and enthusiastic membership
is insufficient to enable us to get out proceedings on such an
elaborate scale as we have done in the past, and sweat blood to
pay for, we can publish a series of bulletins, say twice a year,
and keep our members interested and our society before the world
quite satisfactorily.

Not to change the subject at all, you and I must get the
names of all the coleopterists who have collected in Nebraska, and
get their notes on Cicindelidae, anent the publication of our list,
as it were. I am frightfully interested in that publication, and
as soon as I find time will begin a series of experiments in photo-
graphy of specimens, which I believe is expedient, or I should
say practicable.

Not to change the subject at all, again, what if I should find
it convenient to hie me to Lincoln on Saturday afternoon, December
23d, and remain until Sunday evening? We could print lables to our
fulsome satiety by borrowing a part of the Lord's Day.  The only
difficulty is that the holidays is a poor time for a total stranger,
so to speak, to go prowling about anywhere except his own ranch.
For this reason, I spring the proposition hypothetically, as it were,
and if not entirely convenient do you file a demurrer.

Blaisdell - eleodes - ? - not to change the subject, you under-
stand.

When are you coming to Omaha?  Didn't you say something about
during December?

An early reply will be simply immense. Regards to all.

Soberly,

Carbon of letter this date to Trostler
enclosed.

THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
(THE OMAHA MEDICAL COLLEGE)

HENRY B. WARD, DEAN, LINCOLN                                            
HAROLD GIFFORD, ASSOCIATE DEAN, OMAHA          
                                                                                                        
ANATOMY
ROBERT H. WOLCOTT
C. W. M. POYNTER

 LINCOLN, NEBR.,
Dec. 5, 1905.

Dear Shoemaker,

Your prize package which came yesterday afternoon 
was a source of delight for many reasons.

First bwecause you were so kind as to cunt me among your 77
chosen (!) friends, and to favor me with such a very neat and attractive 
(for the most part) little note. Will cash in when you come down -
that by way of a slight additional safeguard.

In the second place I was overjoyed at the combing you gave that
nefarious scoundrel named Trotter - I'll bet he batted his eyes
some when his optics rested on that roast - perhaps he'll treat the
next "taggers" that come his way with some slight degree of respect. 
At 'im agin! But after all maybe he can be educated -
I always thought Trotter had his good points and perhaps one
more effort should be made to save him and bring him into the
light - that sounds right, doesn't it?

Third, if you should find it convenient to drop down on us
Saturday, Dec. 23d, we would try and make the best - excuse me,
I meant most - of it. "Taggers"! Labels! Eleodes! Walther Horn's list!
What a menu! And only a day and a half! When I told Mrs. Wolcott 
you were coming she said "Of course you wrote him we'll be very
glad to have him - I always enjoy his coming myself, even if you
do spend most of the time on your old bugs!" Just think of that - old
bugs! I told her she ought to be ashamed of herself - living in the enlightened atmosphere she does.

"Blaisdell - Eleodes - ?" Thursday - friends - dinner - foot-ball - generous supper - banquet - home 2 a.m. Friday - job - storm windows -
&- hammer - &- screw-driver - &- tools generally - same job over
again - what do I want of dinner! - sleep - ah! Saturday - need recreation - 
five rabbits - telephone, University - two committees, three
students, all afternoon gone. Sunday - day of rest, anyway. Monday -
here I am again! With regards to all

Yours very sincerely,
 Robt. H. Wolcott.

Omaha, Dec. 18, 1905.

Dear Wolcott:

I think I shall be able to get away on the early
train next Saturday afternoon, but as I may be detained
until the later train you had better not plan to meet
me; I shall try to curb my appetites and reach your
residence in presentable condition, but of course I
can't promise absolutely.

If you can conveniently get my plates and half-
tones together I think I had better bring them back
with me; but if for any reason you wish to hold any of
them longer, feel perfectly free to do so - or if they
are not easily accessible.

I am inclined to think we should make Eleodes the
first in order, as Dr. Blaisdell is anxious to get the
material as soon as possible.

Had a fine visit with Trostler a few nights ago;
he rang at the front door and got inside before I could
see who it was.  I think he will behave better in
future, so I recommend that we give him another chance.

With kind regards,
Your friend,