Washington Aug 29 1850
My dear Sir,
I find that copies of Audobon's work
are very scarce, as the plates were destroyed
The regular price is $1000-. A copy was
recentlyput up at auction in New York, but
bought in by the owner. This is a perfect
copy, and can be had for $700, as the
owner is too poor to keep it. There are 4
large volumes (5 by 3) of Engravings - and 3
smaller ones of letter press. There are
not more than 30 copies in this country
and about 50 in England of this valuable
work. If you determine to purchase
let me know and I will attend to it for
you.
Yours truly
Fremont
Dr. John Townsend
San JoseA
