
          into the structure and characters of the Compositae.
 Having been compelled to suspend in great measure
 any botanical pursuits for a few years past there are
 probably good works to be had in England in those
 subjects of which works I know nothing. Will you
 have the kindness to answer the question, to myself
 and I will inform her. She already has your
 edit. [edition] of Lindley. I suppose by this time you like
 myself are preparing for a winter, comparing amid
 retorts and crucibles. How do your Medical schools
 in N.Y. flourish. We hope to do wonders here this
 present winter - whether we do or not remains to
 be seen. Please write me a line on the business
 of this note as soon as you conveniently can
 and oblige


 Dear Sir
 Your obedt. [obedient] & humble
 Servant
 William E.A. Aiken

        