
          and California ferns that are already  [crossed out: published] described?

I hope my good Sir that you are progressing
according to your wishes in your botanical labours.
There is still a large field of that kind here to 
occupy and I long to see yourself or some
one as able enter on it.

I am getting on but slowly with the ferns
at one time I am putting plants then attending
to some imposed petty affair, in the midst of all
this I sometimes find time to sit down and identify
or describe a few species, but I do expect
with the assistance of some kind of friend to go
through with the whole sooner or later.

Please to accept of my kind regards for
yourself and family and believe me
Sir
to remain
Yours respectfully
Wm. [William] D. Brackenridge
        