
          streets which were destroyed.


 We have had a rather severe winter
 at least for a short time, and just
 now the weather is very cold and stormy.
 I fear from the terrific winds we have
 had for the last few days, that we shall
 hear of great disasters at sea.


 Can I not send you any contributions to
 your Herbarium? I have a good
 many duplicates of [Cumings?] South American
 Plants if they would be interesting to you.


 Should any opportunity offer soon I
 will try to write again and send any
 more seeds I may be able to muster.
 It will give me pleasure to hear from
 you at all times and to do anything
 I can for you in Plants or seeds.


 I hope the Texas war will soon be 
 ended. It is a disgraceful affair.


 Believe me
 My dear Sir
 Yours very sincerely 
 W Christy Jr.

        