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siology, &c. And, in short, 'tis impossible there can be better, if 

 so good schools in the world. 



My friend Jussieu tells me, that I shall believe myself at 

 home, by being amongst so many of my native plants, as brought 

 from America by himself ; in quest whereof, he was sent by the 

 King. 



If I am not otherways too busy, I propose by his assistance, to 

 improve myself in that science, at the King's Garden, which is a 

 most beautiful place. 



Pray do me the favour to recommend my best respects to your 

 good spouse, and assure yourself I am with great esteem, 



Your real friend, 



Tir. Bond. 



ISHAM RANDOLPH TO JOHN BARTRAM. 



Virginia, May 24, 1739. 



Dear Sir : 



According to the method we proposed to correspond, this is the 

 first opportunity that has offered since I had the pleasure of seeing 

 you : it is by my friend and acquaintance, Doctor Tschiffely, 

 who I believe to be a proficient in the art of Chemistry. I take 

 him to be a very honest gentleman. He hath a mind to see Phi- 

 ladelphia, out of curiosity ; and therefore, I recommend him to 

 your friendship. 



I am to acknowledge the letter you wrote by my man Corne- 

 lius, which is all that I have received. I have lately had a letter 

 from my friend P. Collinson. He makes no mention of my letter, 

 via Philadelphia ; so I conclude you did not save the opportunity 

 by your latter ships to Great Britain. 



I wish I could entertain you with an account of some new dis- 

 covery, since your progress here : but, for the want of a penetra- 

 ting genius, in the curious beauties of nature, I must make it good 

 in assuring you, that I am with great sincerity of heart, 



Your affectionate friend 



And humble servant, 



Isiiam Randolph. 



If you see any of my acquaintance, make me acceptable to 'em. 



