
           I have paid a good deal of attention to the forest trees, [crossed out: and] have examined 
 the maples, and [crossed out: have] made a noble suit of specimens. I find here
 Acer nigrum! besides others. I believe I named to you. I had
 for some time been at work on a Catalogue of the plants of this region,
 and while collecting thought I might as well gather several sets, with 
 a view of sending in exchange to Europe, unless I can aid you by 
 disposing of the surplus to you, on this I will see you [crossed out: or?]
 Our region is so convenient for collecting, I may perhaps be induced
 to make some further collections this fall among the Asters, and 
 Solidagos of which I may have [added: on hand] about 20 specimens of most of 
 the species occuring [occurring] here. Write me immediately and 
 tell me what you most need and when you want the specimens
 Perhaps among your rare things from the west of NY [New York] &c. you can 
 give me some specimens for my surplus specimens of Middletown. 
 I think when you see my arranged Herbarium you will like it. I 
 insert in it, not only the flowers, but where it is not too bulky, I also 
 give the ripe seed sepals, or at least one in that genus [crossed out: at least]
 and my set of oaks are well arranged, with [glue applied?]
 to the acorns, and these so disposed as to fit well in a folio.
 I never till this season [added: preserved] specimens with so much ease and 
 satisfaction to myself, owing to the excellence of a new large 
 [crossed out: sized] paper. 


 Sometime ago you wrote me about Herbarium paper and I have 
 received a letter from Prof Carpenter and another [added: from] Mr. Potter They want 
 between them 10 reams. I also want some for myself.
 Through the kindness and attention of Mr. J.F. Wells [John F. Wells] of Windsor Locks 
 Connecticut (a paper maker) who visits me occasionally. 
 He has entered into an arrangement with a mill in his 
 vicinity They will make such an article as I want 
 I sent samples of my paper, and yours, made at Utica.
 I can get an excellent paper for $7 the ream, 22 in [inches] by 30, 
 to weigh 60 pounds. They would like not to make less than
 40 reams! but to oblige me and you (who I named) will 
 perhaps undertake to make 20 reams. Do you want any 
 or the Lyceum or Mr. Carey. If so send me the order. Shall wait 
 [added: to hear from you] and go myself to visit the paper maker and arrange the business. 
        