
          And. [Answered] Apr. [crossed out: 6] 7th New York 69 Beekman St. 6 April 1843 


 Dear Sir,


 I have just [crossed out: been] received a visit 
 from Mr. Goldie an English or Scocth [Scotch] botanist
 who showed a letter from you to some gentleman
 in this city. He is desirous of visiting Florida
 with me. What do you think of it? I told
 him I would write to you immediately & [crossed out: would]
 would ask your advice on the subject. The
 only objections that I can have are that it 
 might interfere with the sale of my collections
 abroad as he also wishes to dispose of his
 in Europe & again I should not receive as much 
 credit for making discoveries It would also
 prevent me from making Dr. Brushs my head
 quarters as you suggested hence it would cost
 me much more. On the other hand the
 advantage of a companion would be great in
 making distant excursions - because we could 
 encamp & shoot our own provisions & thus explore
 the territory more thoroughly than I could alone
 I also told him that if he goes with me
        