136 John Bachman. 



The invitation was accepted by Audubon and his 

 son, John Waterhouse Audubon. 



We find many letters during this next year (1834), 

 from botanists, especially from Oemler, an enthusias- 

 tic German, at that time residing in Savannah, Ga. 



Bachman tells us that on one occasion they were 

 botanizing together; his companion strayed away* 

 and at length he discovered him, on his knees, thank- 

 ing God that he has found a new plant. 



Dr. Harlan and Charles Pickering, of Philadel- 

 phia, were already among his correspondents in 

 America, and letters from scientists in England and 

 Germany, all attest to his successful labors in Botany, 

 Natural History, etc. 



Dr. Harlan wrote in 1834 : 



I am honored by placing you among the most 

 favored of my correspondents, and feel myself 

 abundantly indebted to you for the interesting facts 

 and valuable hints contained in your last. Excuse 

 the liberty I have taken in reading several extracts 

 to the " American Philosophical Society," at its last 

 meeting. Your letter attracted much attention, and 

 gave rise to an animated discussion. I found that 

 you were already very favorably known to Dr. 

 Vaugn, and other members. I shall not fail to 

 profit by your observations in my next edition of 

 the " Fauna Americana." 



In 1835, Audubon was in Europe, publishing his 

 " Birds of America," while Bachman was at home 

 closely studying, in his hours of recreation, the skull 

 and the habits of the Buzzard and Alligator. 



