
          that it must be distictly understood that
 the plants must be named in this country
 previous to sending them to Europe to which 
 he assented. I want to start about this
 first of May. I cannot get ready sooner
 nor do I think a vessel sails for Palatka
 till about that time. I wish you 
 to write to Dr. Brush on the subject &
 also give me a letter of introduction to
 him. If I go alone I intend if you will 
 permit & I discover any thing new to describe
 it in partnership with you. I wish you would 
 answer this immediately & inform me what
 you think best in regard to accepting the 
 proposal of Mr. Goldie. Mr. Goldie is anxious
 to have the matter settled & said he would
 call on me again next Saturday evening to
 ascertain what your advice is. 


 Yesterday I recd. [received] a present of Michaux's
 Flora - (a fine copy) from Dr. Barratt & some other
 things - but no plants - however I have great
 reason to thank him for his kindness & shall 
 give him a set of Mt. plants. Dr. Kneiskern
 has been in town during the last few days & has
        