
          I have heard it intimated Dr [Wopack?] has some thoughts of resuming practice
 again in the City, having in some measure [opened?] his wifes fortune, do
 you hear any thing respecting it? Judging from my knowledge of 
 him I should suppose he would like to have the management 
 of the N York University! If I had travelled up the North River
 this summer I should have gone to see his Gardens on which
 he has been lavish with money. 


 I had put up a package of plants for Dr Billberg of
 Stockholm [inserted: in return] for those I received; my package is six
 times as large; you may perhaps choose to open it. 
 Since it has been delayed so long, will bring it and
 let it be [cast?] under your auspices. 
 I have also a package of Dried plants for you
 in readiness against I come 
 If you see Mr. [inserted: Wm] Cooper please to let him know that I have
 a collection of Florida snakes 20 or more in 4 Bottles
 among them 3 Coach whpp [whip] snakes and sundry curious things
 Would these be valuable to him, if so I would be
 glad to let him have them in exchange for anything
 If you desire them [inserted: for yourself] let me know and I will bring
 them with me. or if Mr Cooper desires them he
 can apprize me without delay. I have not
 his address or I might have written him myself
 Perhaps you can let him know without particular
 inconvenience. 


 Through the politeness of Mr E K Hubbard shall 
 forward this hasty letter.                       


 In haste yours &c
 JB.
        