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frequent on the sandy prairies. Nor did I see any Monar da t — but 3 spec. 

 Pycanthemum and 3 Teucrium, all *f Verbena; 2 Euphorb . hyperif . and Ipecacuanhae , 

 2 Rumex crispus and yours in the swarap with strongly backwards bent fruits. Only 

 one Hedvotis with stiff leaves in very meager sandy soil, and not in flower any 

 more. 3 to *f inches high at the most, shall bring plants with me, some Solidago, 

 Viola Bedata and Batschia Gneline, but all without flowers. 



Of course, I did not see very much in this short time, but shall soon 

 look over the entire vicinity 



Should there be a letter for me at the post office, please let me know 

 also the place where it came from. At the post office you will probably find 

 a book, I believe Torrey*s Flora probably sent from Mr. Nicollet, please keep 

 this with you, I was too late and had to board the ship. My health is not very 

 good since I left St. Louis and I should not be surprised if I caught the yellow 

 fever, but I am still on my horse every day. We analyzed your pills and found 

 much Calomel in them, 8 grams in 6 pills, I took them because of fear of the 

 fever. 



Should you see or visit Mr. Riehl, please give him my best greetings. 



Respectfully yours, 

 Chas. A. Geyer 



Please write me soon. 



