of exhumation, as lumber, plaster, services of three assistants, teams, a photographic outfit, &c. &c. which I estimate will amount to the additional sum of $962.-

In view of the fact that this fossil may not be found in perfect condition & probably will be found in a very fragmentary state, as all such fossils with few exceptions have hitherto been, and that I am offering you a solid financial return for what is at best merely the privilege of digging for & taking what may or may not be contained on this claim I feel that I have made you a liberal proposition & deprecate the