f want to reiterate in addition to ail what T bave said, that lama dedicated botanist But it 

 is especially the cultivation of such a bizarre famiîy because of its habitus and its 

 divergent shapes îike the Cactaceae, that excites me and sometimes gives me sorrow 

 when T am not successful in classifying my différent speeies. But ï am abusing of your 

 patience, of your time and of your leisure, 



I can only reiterate my apologies for the liberty f have dared to take. î hope that you wiîl 

 excuse me. 



î regret not having had the honor of meeting you during your trip to England and the 

 Kew Gardens. Please do not refrain to ask me for any favor T can do for you here in 

 Holland. 



Finally, accept my respectful salutations. 

 De Jorge van Ellemeet 



Senior member of the Irst Chambers of the General States. 



translation: Manfred Thunnann 2001 



