L. M. HAUPT, A.M., C.E., Professor of Civil Engineering. JNO. S. ELLIOTT, B.S., C.E., Instructor in Civil Engineering. Course of Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. Phildelphia, Dec. 17, 1888 Theodore Cooper, CE My Dear Sir: Yours of 13 rec'd - I send herewith a pamphlet (borrowed) to show that Burr was no straw man and that he did build a bridge - He and Palmer were contemporaries. Please return the pamphlet which may contain other matter of interest to you after reading. Very truly yours, L.M. Haupt