1810.] TO WILLIAM BARTR AM. 477 



characters, who might otherwise be forgotten, as well as the valu- 

 able services they had performed, for the advancement of this sub- 

 lime science. 



In doing this, I would suggest, that you bo perfectly impartial, 

 and relate your own discoveries, as you would those of a friend ; 

 bestowing due praise where justly merited. All this might be done 

 concisely, and would be a valuable addition, introduced under the 

 article Botany. 



I send for your perusal the eighth volume of Tilloch's Philo- 

 sophical Magazine : at page 149 of which you will find a long 

 account of Asclepias Syriaca ; which I request your opinion of, 

 and any additional observations you may see proper. Please to 

 return it any time this week, by a safe conveyance. Perhaps Mrs. 

 Holstein may do this ; and I shall call on her in market. 

 I am, my dear friend, yours, sincerely, 



Alex. Wilson. 



THOMAS JEFFERSON TO WILLIAM BARTRAM. 



Washington, November 23, 1808. 



Thomas Jefferson presents his- compliments to his friend, Mr. 

 W. Bartram, and his thanks for the seeds of the Silk Tree, which 

 he was so kind as to send him. These he shall plant, in March, 

 and cherish with care, at Monticello. The cares of the garden, 

 and culture of curious plants, uniting either beauty or utility, will 

 there form one of his principal amusements. He has been pre- 

 vented, by an indisposition of some days, from having the pleasure 

 of seeing Dr. Say, except on his first visit. An esteem for his 

 character, of very early date, as well as a respect for Mr. Bartram's 

 friendships, will insure to Dr. Say the manifestation of every re- 

 spect he can show him. 



He salutes Mr. Bartram with friendship and respect. 



F. ANDRE MICHAUX* TO WILLIAM BARTRAM. 



Paris, March 12th, 1810. 



Dear Sir : 



I am sincerely obliged to our common friend, Mr. Wilson, to 



* Francois Andre Michaux, son of Andre Michaux, author of the Flora Bo- 

 reali Americana, was born in 1770. He is the author of the splendid work on the 

 Forest Trees of North America, published in 1817. 



