
          It seems impossible almost to
me, that the good Providence
will not make a way for me 
to [crossed out: your] the enjoyment of your
hospitality. Hope (confound her!)
has told me many flattering tales:
But she shall still console me.

As for the packet, please
Express it!

I am glad that Dr. Parry has
accepted a position of so much
usefulness, and, by no means, 
destitute of dignity.

My heart excurses toward
Egypt, & has almost reached
the Nile. It loves to hover around
Gray, the hasty, kindly, genial
botanist & friend.

I envy Mr P. V. [Peter Vincent] LeRoy, first for
his access to yourself, second for
his access to your magnificent
Herb. [Herbarium], third, his contemplated 
exploration of Florida, fourth, for
        