
          And [Answered] May 28 1839.


 Middletown Feby 2d 1839.


 My Dear friend


 I now enclose you a letter that has been
 written some time ago, and also $16 towards the flora
 and the number of the Annals of the Lyceum I want
 to procure. Will you do me the favor to attend to this
 matter for me at the Lyceum, as well as come to the
 statement about the charge, there have been no
 numbers taken out of the post office, nor any that have
 been there received [crossed out: by] [illegible] for me


 I should have now sent the books back you so kindly
 forwarded for my inspection but must beg to keep them
 a few days longer and then I will either bring them
 myself or send them. You would do me an especial
 service if you would send me a transcript of No 9 of Hookers
 flora [Flora Boreali-Americana, v. 2, p. 144] on the Willows, or if this is too long the page & the
 species & references and the whole of the definition of the 
 group Cinereae. I have improved upon this, and want to
 see [how?] Sir Wm [added: H] has given it, not having [added: I fear] a correct copy of
 what I sent him.


 I have been hard at work on the Willows and now have [added: a] mss [manuscript] and
 all in fine order and can bring some sets along with 
 me to NY, as is my intention soon.
 Have nearly completed an article fit for you [flora?] if you
 want one and the notes on the species Synonyms &c
 together with some tables &c
        