November 27, 1943.

Dr. H. H. Lane,
Department of Zoology,
University of Kansas.

Dear Dr. Lane:

Mr. I. B. Caven, of 123 EB. Beloit Strect, Salina,
found a hardened toad. He says it is not a petrified toad
but it is hardened and he kept it three months in formalde-
hyde then poured it off. The toad is perfect in shape and
structure and the skinn is like a turtle shell.

Mr. Caven is in the mail service, and he dug this

up in his garden, I believe. He states if you are interested
if you will write him he will be glad to send it to you.

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Biucation,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.