358 JOHN BARTRAM TO [1750. 



JOHN BARTRAM TO GRONOVIUS. 



The 15th of 12th month, 1746. 



Dear Friend Doctor Gronovius : 



I received thy kind letters of June the 2d, and September 

 the 9th, 1746 ; also the second edition of Linneus's Cha- 

 racters, and thy Index ; all which impressions thee sent me 

 before. But the Sy sterna Nature, which is now received, I 

 never had before. I have not travelled much abroad, this 

 year, by reason of the wars and troubles, both in Europe and 

 on our back inhabitants. The French Indians have been very 

 troublesome, which hath made travelling very dangerous beyond 

 our inhabitants, where I used to find many curiosities ; and, in- 

 deed, these troublesome times are a great hindrance to any curious 

 inquiries. While we may daily expect invasions, we have little 

 heart or relish for speculations in Natural History. * * [Cetera 

 desunt.~\ 



j. f. gronovius to john bartram. 



Dear Friend : 



It is more than four years that I have not heard from you, of 

 which the last war was the cause. I let you know by these that I 

 am printing a new edition of my Index supellectilis lapidea; ; 

 wherein you shall find the names of all the minerals and fossils 

 you ever had send to me, with an encomium and thanks of all the 

 benefits you have bestowed upon me. As soon as this book is 

 printed, I shall send a copy of it for you to Mr. Collinson, who 

 is now my only correspondent in London, being our good friend 

 Mr. Catesby dead. You perceive how I expect to hear from you. 



The bearer of these is Mr. Adolf Benzel, son to the Arch- 

 bishop Eric Benzel, of Upsala, whom I recommend to you. 

 Wherewith, I remain 



Your most obedient, humble servant, 



John Fred. Gronovius. 



Leyden, 2 July, 1750. 



