
The letter discusses the shipping and receipt of a collection by express and trust that it will arrive without mishap. It mentions a change in some stripes and the writer's uncertainty about whether Mr. Guye would like the rug sent. The writer admits to a major mistake in the collection, but argues about the preservation of pieces that, while old and worn, have sentimental value and connection to past elder races. The writer emphasizes the authenticity and historical importance of the rough pieces, reflecting on their uniqueness and suggesting that they are more valuable.