Leipzig Feb.21, 1866 



Dearfriend, 

 Dr. Engelmann 



Your visit with me when you were here in Leipzig encouraged me to direct to you, 

 dear friend a request not to forget to get a plant of Echinocactus Simpsonii or seeds 

 thereof forme, or, also, otherspecies be they from Mamillaris or Echinocactus soonest 

 possible; payment will occur through Trege & Co . 



In the hope that you as well as yopur dear wife and son are well and happy and 

 with the friendliest greetings 



affectionately yours 



Ferdinand Sencke 



