100 PETER COLLINSON [1737. 



two sorts of Pine, the Silesia Pine, and the Great Stone Pine, with 

 the large cone. This grows on the Alps. The seeds are large 

 and sweet, and much eaten in Italy. Sow these where they may 

 not be dripped on by any trees, and where they may have only the 

 rising or setting sun. The Stone Pine ought to be sown where it 

 is to stand, for they are difficult to remove. 



Pray does thou take a trip to the Eastern Shore in the fall ? I 

 am glad to hear Clay is arrived. I hope thou has mine per 

 Richmond. I sent thee a magnifying glass for thy pocket, and 

 now send thee Ellis's book. I am, dear John, 



Thy sincere friend, 



P. Collinson. 



I hope the cargo by Richmond is come safe. Let me know 

 what luck. 



Pray remember to send me the blossom and fruit of the Papaw, 

 in a little jar of rum. We never had yet a specimen of this tree 

 in flower ; and I want much to see the fruit, which will keep fresh 

 in rum. * * * 



[Here follows a long list of European seeds sent.] 



I hope this cargo and that per Captain Richmond will show 

 thee I am no slothful, forgetful fellow. 



Pray my love and respects to our friend, Joseph Breintnall. 



Pray send or carry the enclosed letter to Dr. Kearsley. 



I have given Lord Petre the Humming-bird's nest and eggs, so 

 pray look out for another. 



London, Sept. 8th, 1737. 



Dear Friend John : 



I can now only tell thee that I have sent a parcel of seeds, in a 

 parcel to your proprietor, Thomas Penn. 



Dress thyself neatly in thy best habits, and wait on him for 

 them ; for I have in a particular manner recommended thee to him. 

 I have desired him to show thee the Natural History of South 

 Carolina, in eight books, finely coloured to the life ; so forget not 

 to ask that favour. First inquire his most leisure time, and then 

 wait on him. 



I hope the goods and box of seeds, per Captain Lindsay, with 



