
          they broke some of the branches which [crossed out:& they] had the peculiar
odor of the Aspalaga trees [probably Torreya taxifolia, stinking cedar]. I had occasion the other 
day to pass the Apa near the junction of Flint and Chatta 
where the Torreya grows abundantly & was then (Feb 20)
in full bloom  & I loaded my Buggy with the male plant -

When you open your little bundle I am fearful
you will be disappointed.  But as I have years
ago so completely overrun this region that I can find
nothing which I have not heretofore sent you.

I desire you to notice particularly the following viz
Aspidium verucandum [?]   Botrichium [Botrychium] australe & fumarioid. [fumarioides] B.
Diplopap. [Diplopappus] [crossed out:biennis] rosularis & oliganth. [not current names] -- Three sps of Eleocharis
with the labels numbered "Guinea grass" (I have recently
understood that this grass was brought from Cuba)
Gentiana august B hiemalis.  Graminoid. (Strs. [?] of Mariamen]
Lobelia nudata & B miner. Panicum autumnale. Rudbeck.[ia] biennis
Ulmus Floridana.

Of the six copies of the Flora I have been able thus 
far to dispose of but one -- Those who had agreed 
to take one complain of the price although I offer to 
them at N. Y. prices assuming the difference of exchange 
myself.  This Territory is more affected by the derangement 
of the currency than any other part of the union &
our good people are much alarmed.  But as the 
rule of the wicked is passed and better men permitted
to fill important offices [insert above:we] will indulge the hope of 
better times. -- I shall have more leisure this season
I trust & I intend to scour this region effectually 
& gather in large quantitites - The Indians in this
neighbourhood are quiet at this time & I can extend
my tours.

I remain as ever
Truly yours
A.W. Chapman
        