
          I merely throw out the suggestion,
without wishing by any means to put
you to any trouble in promoting the
object, or in the least interfering
with any arrangement, or views, of
Dr. Hulse. My object is simply to bespeak 
a chance, if there should be
one; and nothing more.

It was fortunate, indeed, that 
your account of the Darlingtonia
had not been published: as it is
certainly very desirable the first
description should be a accurate
as possible. I trust you will be able
to get it rectified to entire satisfaction.
I can appreciate the pleasure you
felt on receiving the specimens of the
new genus, from Dr. Hulse. It occurs
to me to inquire, if there has been any
genus dedicated to founder of the Institution 
for the diffusion of knowledge among
men. Would it not be appropriate? I confess, 
I should like to see a handsome
plant (a magnificent tree, if practicable)
called Smithsonia. Suppose this new
genus, if nothing more appropriate offers,
were so called. However, I need not
offer suggestions, of that kind, to one who
is always so ready to do justice, & confer favors.
        