
          I have been able to get about 35 species Drawn, 
and then make about 18 Plates, some of which are
already engraved, and I think I may me[sic] be about 
half way through with my part of the work; But time
is much Killed with me in other employments.

I think you would get a Draughtsman if you
would press your application; If you think it worth
I will get my own young Draughtsman here, to draw the
Californian Cercis, when in flower, and then wait for
the leaves, that is if you say so, for it may perhaps
not be new? Please to write first convenience, and 
believe me to remain

Yours very

Respectfully

Wm [William] D.Brackenridge

PS. In great haste
        