Westport, Mo. May 15, 184? 



Dr. Engelmann, St. Louis 



In pursuance of your o^fer, I take the liberty to ask von to please 

 forward the plants which have been sent to you, and I would feel particularly 

 indebted to you if you would try to dispose of some of them to your friends, 

 at the prices mentioned to me previously. 



In that I am recommending concern for your own herbarium, I take the 

 liberty to remark that the money received for the things sold, be remitted 

 for my account, after deducting the costs of Mr. Adolphus Meier & Co. 



"Regarding the trip up to now and local conditions you will have received 

 detailed accounts from Mr. Geyer, I would only like to add that the train, 

 which will be joined by a number of emigrants to the Oregon territory and 

 California, will leave this Coming Thursday. 



Will you please give my kind regards to Dr. Wislizenus. 



With a hearty farewell, 

 Your devoted, 



Friedrich G.lLuders 



