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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 

 DIVISION OF BOTANY, 



WASHINGTON, D. C. 



January 2, 1896. 



Mr. George E.Davenport, 



Medford, Massachusetts. 

 My dear Mr. Davenport : - 



I send you to-day by registered mail a box 

 containing the ferns of which I spoke in my last letter, as well 

 as ene recently sent me by Mr. E.W.Nelson from Mexico. One 

 set of Dr. Palmer's Acapulco plants he wishes you to keep for your 

 heirbar ium. 



I have not heard from Mr.Pringle since his return to Mexico. 

 Will you tell me where to address him? 



Yes, I suggested that a set of Hugo Pinks plants be sent to 

 you. I understand, however, that Mr. Fink's determinations are very 

 bad indeed, and Mr.Coville proposes to have a new set of labels 

 sent out very soon. I would suggest therefore that you do not 

 mount the specimens until you hear from him. 



Yours very truly, 



Assistant Botanist. 



