Ree. July 26 



Vercelli, May 25, 1864 

 via Signore De Gezzi 



Most honored Sir: 



(Unreadable scribble in other pen 

 involving Flora Ital. Trans!) 



I received in due course your beautifui monograph over Genus Cuscuta and 

 so in the beginning of tliis year tliere was yet another testimony to your lasting good 

 will towards me. On my desk I have had for over a month a reprint of my latest 

 article on the plants of our surroundings to be sent to you. The State of war in which 

 United States has exists made me put of the dispatch and just as well, because 

 unexpectedly through Mr. Gezzi we had an excellent opportunity to send you the 

 small volume securely; it will give you a small token and proofof my eternal 

 recollection ofyour friendship and patience in those happier days. If the 

 circumstances of the traveler had so allowed I would have given him many more : 

 however, he has indicated a freighthandler in Genoa through whom I can dispatch 

 the shipments in the future. 



Please receive from my hand a cordial greeting from you persistent admirer 

 and most affectionate 



Vincenzo Cesati 



