Millardet. 



Rec. Feb. 1. 



Bordeaux, Jan. 14, 1877 

 Sir, 



The tetter that I inctude was written 15 days ago. I had wanted to send you a check for 

 50 francs on a bank in St. Louis. Not having done this I send you a cashier's check for 

 50 francs. 



My delay is atso due to the fact that the work I was talking to you about, has been much 

 slower than I expected. In one week everything will be finished and I will be able to send 

 you a copy. 



I am including in this tetter a sampte of a leaf of Vitis riparia, of unknown origin. You wilt 

 probably be able to find it in the surroundings of St. Louis. This plant will be of great 

 value in regards the Phyllooera. It was received by one of my acquaintances together 

 with Vitis candicans and Vitis Linsecommi. 



In concluding I beg you, dear Sir, to take note of my request for vine shoots of Vitis 

 riparia. 



Please take my best wishes. 

 Millardet 



