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other day, half a dozen sorts of beautiful Xeran- 

 themums a lady had got from the ever-marvellous, 

 inexhaustible Cape. One sort, the petals all curled 

 and formed a sort of globe of a straw colour : others 

 of a fine orange : others were flat and open, pur- 

 ple, and at a distance I took them for China Asters. 

 England, I dare say, has had them all, and you pro- 

 bably have seen them. 



You mention some noble additions to your books. 

 Though your collection may not be so extensive 

 as Sir Joseph's, I am apt to believe what you have 

 is more choice and perfect than his. I cannot 

 wonder your reputation attracted Madame Bona- 

 parte's attention, and the presents she has sent you 

 are very gratifying. I shall hope to see them with 

 you one day or other. They are not likely soon to 

 reach this part of the world. 



My best affectionate compliments to Mrs. Smith. 



Yours sincerely, 



A. Caldwell. 



From the same. 

 My dear friend, July 11, 1804. 



All I can say is, that it was a disappointment to me 

 — most grievous, the being prevented from going to 

 Norwich. I was introduced to so many agreeable 

 people at Cambridge, their civilities were such, and 

 their pressing desire to have me stay for the Com- 

 mencement, so great, I found it scarcely possible 



