
          having been drawn to this particular, in examining the two lobed lid [lids],
which after the plant itself, was the first thing that took my eye; The
specimens collected were a fair sample of the plant, as to size. I would
also remark, that the flower stems, or scapes, are considerably taller
than the pitchers; I like your proposed Generic name, and I
hope you will be able to make it clear; The trail followed over these Mountains
by settlers going from [illegible] too [sic] California from Oregon, crosses the stream described,
which empties itself into the North branch of the Sacramento river; and
a smart hunter once in the vicinity of S. [Shasta] Peak, the character of the plant
having been given him, would soon find it out, as the stream meanders
through an opening in the forest, with patches of Calycanthus and
Cercis bushes on its margin, And I believe by following it up, some
fine new plants would be found towards the base of the Peak. I shall send
and note to Captn [Captain] Fremont. relating to it, as requested by you.

I have never seen "Planchons views in regard to the affinities of Sarracenia."
But its relation to Pyrolea I think is rather far fetched, for over and
above the latter having a solid petiole and dilated stigma, is not the
vascular system, or arrangement of the Sap vessels very difficult in the
two genera?

The Californian Cercis is just now opening its flowers. A drawing 
of it will be made.

I am satisfied at your having obeyed orders in sending for a second
Copy of Raddi, The powers that be, devlined furnishing me with it when
required, And I am something in this Book affair as Steve. Gerard was
with Mr Ridgeway "I can buy and keep" then by pleasing myself,
        