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years ago, through Mr.Carrey. I can not do anything to acquit myself except by asking 

 you to tell me which of the plants that I have doubles, would interest you. I have already 

 given you a sample of what may interest you, but since then I have received plants from 

 Italy, Asia Minor, Haiti, Phillipines ( as part of the Cumming collection, that unfortunately 

 are not always in good condition, and most of them only have a number), from Brazil, 

 from St. Malo and from the Straight of Magellan. I hope that among ail of thèse there will 

 be some that may be new to you. If the Algae and the other Cryptogams would tempt 

 you, it will be they that will give me the opportunity to reciprocate your generosity. I have 

 a certain number of exotic plants that are as remarkable by their beauty as by their rarity. 

 Please tell me which I should include in my envoy so that I can address it to you. 



I will include a list of species with which I am indebted to your kindness, so that you can 

 see which I am missing among the duplicates that you may have available. Their number 

 reaches about 600 and you could be of the greatest service to me if you would increase 

 this wealth. I love the plants of the United States. Mr. Curtis sent me many from the 

 Carolinas. The végétation of Texas, New Mexico and southern areas must be very 

 différent. Your last package of Phanerogams from New Mexico, only had stickers with 

 numbers. If you could now give the names corresponding to thèse numbers, I would be 

 very appréciative. 



I hope that I will soon receive the plants from California. In San Francisco they have 

 founded an Academy of Natural Sciences that gave me the honor of naming me as a 

 correspondent. They told me that they would be sending me a package. I still have 

 nothing from that area that is known by its unique and beautiful végétation. The bulletin 

 from the meetings of that society gave me the information that there are several botanists 

 that are actively engaged in research and in writing about what they have described in 

 their surroundings. Are you planning to stay in Europe or are you returning to the New 

 World? Whatever may be the location of your future résidence, I hope that you will 

 choose to continue our relationship, which for me has been very charming. I will be 

 delighted if you find pleasure in remaining in touch with me. 



Accept, dear Sir, my newest assurances of sincère and devout affection. 



René Lenormand 



Translated Manfred Thurmann 



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