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this instance, for the present at least, I must pre- 

 sume to differ, if the angles alone on the scapus 

 have tempted him to form a specific difference ; 

 which, from our cursory conversation on the sub- 

 ject, I am not authorized to say is the case. 



I had almost forgot to inform you that our JErio- 

 caulon was in full bloom the latter end of Septem- 

 ber, when we last parted. 



In the forming of my Flora Hibernica, which I 

 have the satisfaction of telling you is in much for- 

 wardness, I have made it an unalterable rule not to 

 insert the locus natalis or modernized habitat on any 

 hearsay authority, however respectable, except in 

 addition to my own observation, if I can go or send 

 where a rare plant is to be met with, or unless I re- 

 ceive a living specimen along with the information. 

 The publication of my Flora must therefore neces- 

 sarily meet with some delay. 



Wishing to do as I would wish to be done by, I 

 send you some specimens of our Eriocaulon, that 

 you and the Society may judge for yourselves. 

 I am, dear Sir, 



With every possible respect, 



Your very obedient, humble Servant, 

 Walter Wade. 



From Mr. Caldwell. 



My dear Friend, Dublin, Feb. 3, 1 802. 



I am so delighted and surprised at the sudden, un- 

 expected blessing of peace, it is always uppermost 

 in my thoughts. Your hint about going to Paris 



