
          Ansd. [Answered] Aug [August] 28th


 New York


 Aug. [August] 19. 1854


 Dear Doctor:


 I saw the lapidary who will
 polish a stone for me and leave at Pikes
 the optician. I want it sent by the Express
 with my microscope. I made a bargain
 with the stone cutter & Paid Mr. Pike. You
 examine the stone for me and if it is worth
 while and there is any thing in it I will
 send some more and give you some
 pretty specimens. See that I get a good
 microscope. Mr. Schott was anxious to know
 how you were getting along with the Boundary
 plants and I forgot to inquire of [added: you] definitely about them.
 If you can say any thing to cheer him about
 them do so. I will write him when I get
 home. Give my best respects your
 good family. Most respectfully
 yours John M. Bigelow


  
        