
          I hope soon. I am deficient in
 S. Am. [South American] species more than others.
 My collection is probably the most
 rich and extensive in Europe
 for I have laboured long to make
 it so. and in  time I hope to
 draw up some abs [abstract] on the species.
 Dont send me any more
 plants to sell, for I have
 not time to do justice to
 them & the [illegible]. [illegible person's name]
 declines purchasing the roots
 you say will be shipped to
 my address. I shall offer them
 to [Chalmand?] but as L. [initial of person above-mentioned] assures 
 me the plant is common here
 I fear I may fail in disposing
 of the collection. The Box has
 not arrived.
 Brown is well. We hope daily
 to see the 2e no. [second number] of Horsfields
 work. It will appear in two
 parts. Schomburgh is here but
        