170 PETER COLLINSON [1743-4. 



to travel to the Katskill Mountains, and thence back of New Eng- 

 land, northeastward ; where I believe I could find many curious 

 evergreens that are not yet known, for I can't learn that any 

 botanist was ever there, yet. 



I received thine of May the 11th, writ in Sir Hans Sloane's 

 letter ; by which I perceive that freedom and openness is exercised, 

 in our correspondency, which I love. 



Doctor Gronovius hath sent me his Index Lapidece, and Lin- 

 NiEUS, the second edition of his Cliaracteres Plantarum, with a 

 very loving letter desiring my correspondence, to furnish him with 

 some natural curiosities of our country. I hope by next ship to 

 send him some. 



In the mean time, if thee hath an opportunity, pray return my 

 thanks to him, for that fine present. 



I am providing to set out, to-morrow, to travel up Delaware, to 

 gather some Ginseng roots, to send to thee by next ship. So, in 

 great haste, farewell. 



J. B. 



PETER COLLINSON TO JOHN BARTRAM. 



London, March 10, 1743-4. 



Friend John: 



* The prices of microscopes are advanced to a guinea ; 

 so have only sent thee one for thyself, and desire thy acceptance 

 of it, with a book. * * * * 



At present, can give thee no assurance of any new con- 

 tributors : only the Duke of Richmond and P. Miller continue 

 who love new things ; but whether so small a subscription will 

 countervail thy going among the saints, in New England, I must 

 submit to thy consideration. 



I am looking for new subscribers ; am persuaded that many 

 would be glad of the opportunity, if they knew where to apply : 

 but if the worst comes to the worst, if thou sends over three or 

 four five-guinea cases, prettily sorted with something of every- 

 thing but in particular, Pine, Fir, and Cedar, and Walnut Hickory, 

 I fancy I shall find means to dispose of them amongst our seeds- 

 men. But thou must be very particular, and send me an exact 



