
          [Note in pencil: [1853?]]


 My dear Doctor


 Do you know what
 my father used to stick his plants
 to their papers? Anything more than
 glue?  Dr. [Charles Wilkins] Short of Louisville has
 written to ask him the question,
 and I think that with your
 assistance, perhaps, this may be
 a botanical question which I can
 answer him.


 I am, dear Doctor,
 With great respect
 Very truly yours


 John Carey Jr.


 15 West 21st St.
 Monday


 Will you do me the favor to answer
 my question by the Penny Post.
        