New York, N. Y., Dec. 21, 1896.
W. E. Watt,
Chicago, Ill.
My dear Mr. Watt: I am glad to get yours of the 17th, and to find at the top of the letter head the names of two good friends, interested in so novel and valuable an undertaking. The idea is a good one, and the execution seems to me extraordinary for the price. With best wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Nicholas Murray Butler,
Columbia University, New York.

New York, N. Y., December 21, 1896.
Mr. W. E. Watt,
Fisher Building, 277 Dearborn Street,
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Mr. Watt: I thank you very much for the copy of “Birds,” which has just been received, and I must congratulate you upon putting forth so attractive a publication. I shall be very glad to receive circulars stating the price of subscription.
Very truly yours,
Edward R. Shaw,
New York University, Washington Square, N. Y.

Camden, N. Y., March 3, 1897.
Mr. Chas. H. Dixon,
Nature Study Publishing Company,
Chicago, Ill.
My dear Sir: The sample of “Birds” received. I am exceedingly pleased with the beautiful little magazine. The cuts are truly marvelous. Why did not somebody think of the scheme before? It must prove a grand success. Every teacher that knows enough to teach will be an enthusiastic admirer of “Birds.” I shall do all I can for it. Please send me a few more copies. Find some stamps enclosed.
Cordially 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.