yours,
D. D. Van Allen,
Principal Camden High School.

Chicago, Ill., March 5th, 1897.
Mr. C. C. Marble,
277 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sir: Your kindness in sending me Nos. 1 and 2 of “Birds,” and also the premium picture “Golden Pheasant,” is most fully appreciated. Your magazine, of course, is most attractive by reason of the beautiful pictures it contains, which are finer than any heretofore issued, including “Baird’s” and “Audubon’s.” I also find that the descriptions and general reading matter are very interesting. It will equally please both adult and youth, I am sure, so I wish your enterprise the success it so abundantly deserves.
Very truly yours,
Hiram Baldwin,
General Manager Northern Life Association.