Bolander, Henry N. 
1869, April 1ödth 
San Francisco, Calif. 
TRANSLATION 
San Francisco, April 18th, 1869 
Dear Doctor, 
A long time, a very long time, you will say. But think of our postal 
service. Most of the letters are still lying in the snow. 
You will find a description and illustration of the cone of P. Balfouriana 
in the report of the Oregon Committee. Botanical Expedition to Oregon signed 
by Andrew Murray. Since Sir Wm. Hooker is going to determine a part of the listed 
plants, it should not be difficult for you to obtain a report. 
P. diflexa is apparently nothing but one of the endless varieties of P. ponder- 
osa. The illustration, description and what I myself saw, make me suspect that. 
Last autumn I traveled through parts of California and Nevada located near 
the Pacific R. R. and went as far as Hannibal City; I also visited Lake Tahoe or 
Bigler. In the so-called Truckee River I found an Isoetes species. This plant 
covers large parts of the river bottom, even in considerable depth. On the shores 
of the river it is very common. With regard to conifers, this area is not very 
interesting; in general, near the railroad, the forests are not so beautiful. 
I collected several things in Hannibal City, especially compositae. 
I shall write my father again right away. 
We intend to do a great deal this summer. Two of my friends are going to 
Oregon; I and Kellogg will go up the coast. I shall return in July, but the 
doctor will remain. 
The enclosed was collected by my friend Harford last autumn in a small 
mountain lake on the Sierras. What is it? 8-9000 altitude. 
I hope to find out more about Balfouriana and aristato during my trip. 
Best wishes and write soon. 
With warmest greetings 
Your devoted 
Henry N. Bolander 
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