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af^aid to coramit myself .General Shields, who lives in the 

 house of Buchanan (?) told me recently, that he does not know yet 

 if he will go again to Mexico, which probably depands on the assem- 

 blinpt of new troops, hut he seens to be eager for it. In every case» 

 will he first cone West» My address is as previously mentioned": at 

 Mrs. Peytons, Washington. I hope every day to get letters fron you 

 and will not fail to answer them immediately. Most likely you are 

 already living in your new hörne. This event we should celebrate as 

 soon as I return. Good luck t Many greetings to your wife and who- 

 ever may inquire about me. Your 



A. Wislizenus 



Frlday January 31 in the morni ng. 



As I was about to seal this letter and carry it to the post- 

 office. I just receive your letter of December 29 as well as the 

 botanical descriptions, all in good shape. I say my heartiest thanks 

 for it. Shortly you will hear more fron me, as I want to get your 

 answer to the 2 letters written fron here. W 



Note: the book is titled: MEMOIR - TOUR TO NORTHERN MEXICO, connec- 

 ted with Col. Doniphan's Expedition, Washinton. Tippin & Streeper 

 Printers. 



(translated from German Script bv Edgar Denison 

 St. Louis, Mo. November 198?) 









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