
          March 24 1855


 Recd & Ansd
 March 27th


 My Dear Doctor


 Your letter of March
 16 reached me this morning 
 marked "Missent" and
 I hasten to answer it. There is
 no sign as yet of expeditions
 for the spring, although it
 is quite probable that some
 will go. You shall have due
 notice as soon as I learn.


 There is no telling when
 there will be any coloring for
 the reports: especially as no
 plates have been put in hand.
 Much will depend on where the
 plates are done, or the contacts
 made though I fear that the
 whole thing will be botched
 as a job such as they know
 how to manage in this city.
 Still I will do my best in 
 the matter.


 I have been very
        