
          I have not yet received the parcel, you speak
 of, as having been left at the Academy for me.
 I called at the Academy, when I was in the
 city last week - but no one was there - & I had not
 time to [hunt?] up the curators.  But I am usually
 in the city every two or three weeks - & shall call
 again, next time I go.  I beg leave here to say
 that I should be glad to received the continuation
 of Hooker's Flora Nor. Americana in the same
 manner thatI got the last number from you,
 in November - provided you should have an extra copy
 to dispose of in that way.  I understand you to say
 you thought you could furnish me with
 the remaining numbers in the same way: &
 if I understood you correctly, I shall be much
 obliged if you will do me the favor to bear
 me in mind, & forward me the residue of the
 work, to Carey & Harts, as fast as it is received.
 Has there been a number received since the
 one I got of you, last November?


      I am glad to hear that Dr. Gray has received
 so promising a situation in the University of Michigan.
 If the means & arrangements of that institution
 should be such as to realize the prospects held out,
 we may hope to see much done in the field of
 American Botany.  Of course, he has abandoned
 the unfortunate Exploring Expedition; but I have
 not learnt who takes his place, as Botanist.
 Has any one been appointed in his place? or has
 the duty been assigned to some other branch of the corps?

        