My Dear Dr. Watson: 
Your letter of the 25th ult. came to hand. I am just 
getting over an attack of "La Grippe". 
I am sorry your letter failed to r^_j^ch me the first time. 
It was properly addressed, and should have corae all right. 
I waited for it, and when I did not hear from you by the 1st 
of this month, I concluded you did not accept my offer, and so 
made arrangements with ray father for another year. I am very 
sorry the post office authorities blundered so, for if^I had re- 
ceived the letter before the 1st, I should have accepted the posi- 
tion at even $40.00. It is too late now, however, and there is no 
use crying over spilled milk. 
I find that I need latin in ord»r to properly carry on the 
study of Botany, and so shall of course acquire it. If I find I 
need Drench, I will obtain a knowledge of that language also. 
I trust the Manual will soon be placed before the public, as 
it is a much needed work. 
An ya n f orrua t i on you may have in regard to the Botany of Cal. 
