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.May 2g,

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.Mr. Henry Best on Nobleboro Maine

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Dear Mr. Beston: HERBS AND THE EARTH has arrived at the library, and to its author are due our most sincere thanks, not only for inscribing and presenting this book to the Maine Author Oollecti on, but for writing such a valua'lle reference work imich is at the same time ::=uch delightful reading. This is truly an important addition to botanical ·~i;:<. lit a: c:!ture and we have added it to the general library, where already it has proved its mrtn,n answering, »eference questions, and its success with those who read for ffij oyment. The dedicPtion is part icularl,i 8ignificant; you are indeed fortunrte in having two such careful young persons. Thank you for your kind invitation to viei t your beautiful herb gr:rdm. it if is at :,.11 possible, it lrl.11 be accomplished; meanwhile the anticiprtion of such a venture, and tbe fascinating HERBS AND THB': EARTH will be plensant. Very truly yours Maine State aLibrary

Secretary

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