
          No 1


 Albany Oct 31st [1837]


 My dear Sir,


 I am arrived thus far on my
 return to New York after visiting both the
 Canadas, and shall send my servant or
 by the steamer packet this evening, meaning 
 to proceed to the same quarter [added: myself] & then
 on which starts tomorrow morning.


 I have desired here to call upon you 
 to inquire whether you have received
 any letters addressed to me, and
 likewise to take back the letter [?]
 of which you took charge from West Point.
 My plan is to proceed out over from
 New York to New England, wishing to
 see Boston & New Haven before the winter
 sets in. I should be glad however
 to see one of the scientific men attached
 to your Exploring expedition now at New York

        