
          him, try and [crossed out: illegible] [added: dissuage]
 him from doing that (if you 
 agree with me) but urge 
 strongly the list of 
 Western plants. 


 I may be in New York 
 in a few [crossed out: years] [added: weeks], and will
 bring a "Yosemite Guide Book"
 for you.


 J.D. Whiting is east now, 
 but will return to Cal. [California]
 soon. Remember me to your 
 family and believe me ever 


 Yours truly 
 Wm [William] H [Henry] Brewer
        