In a review of D^r Mantell’s Medals of the Creation under the head of ornithichnites, I have added in a note my view of the case of D^r D & yourself. I intended to forward it to you & should be governed by your wishes as to inserting it or not, or I would modify it until it is right. I will have it set up against you come & endeavor to hand you a copy of it for your judgement, for it shall not appear unless it suits you.

I trust you will come to our house where you will find a warm welcome & a warm bed.

As every truly your friend,

B Silliman

Prof Hitchcock