
          and flower, whether they were to be had or not I suppose?
of this our broad shoulders can bear a goodly part, and a 
little philosophy will dispose the remaining portion.

I wrote Captain Fremont, and since that have had
several very interesting interviews with him. He says that
among the large collection of Californian [added: plants] which he expects 
to arrive soon, that a plant answering to the description
of Sarracenia is among them, picked up by him at the head
of the valley of the Sacramento, inhabg [inhabiting] moist grounds. I wish
it may be all true.

I am glad you are getting on so [crossed out: nicly?] nicely with 
your Botl [Botanical] work. A drawing of the Californian Cercis
has been made, and only a few leaves is wanted to complete
it, these will be put in soon, and the first opportunity, 
if wanted, it will be sent on to you. You have got 
a perfect pod?

I had the pleasure of a long conversation with Dr Salliet[?]
from Ohio while here, but nothing was mooted with regard to
the arrangement now going on; Had also the pleasure of two
long confabs with Mr Trecal the Frenchman, and managed 
to put the idea out of his head of joining Captn [Captain] Fremonts party.
I found that such a junction was not likey to serve either party.

Please to write me soon, And believe me to remain

Yours very respectfully

Wm [William] D. Brackenridge 
        