
          foul for coming up channel the vessel
 cannot be up for a day or two.


 I see by Hooker's Publication that you are 
 concerned in sending a Collection to Mexico.
 I have already subscribed to one sent out by
 the Horticultural Society but if in time
 for this I beg you will put down my name.
 You have probably written by Professor Henry
 as to whether my application for some of the
 plants of the late Dr. De Schweinitz reaches you
 in time.  But this I must leave till I
 get the letter. 


 I will write more fully
 soon, and merely intend this as a note
 of introduction for my friends.


 Believe me
 My dear Sir
 Yours very sincerely
 W [William] Christy Jr

        