
          The Aster (cc) I do not remember with certainty. But if
 it be one from "Burke," which I had myself thought
 to be new, then I know exactly where I collected it &
 may be able to get more. The A. gracilentus [Aster gracilentus, now Symphyotrichum laeve var. purpuratum], of which Dr.
 [Asa] Gray writes, I have no recollection of. As to your Saxifraga
 Wolleana, I recognized it instantly as my S. erosa [Saxifraga erosa] though rather
 more luxuriant in its leaves, & that was the reason of my sending
 mine to you for comparison. I have no doubt of their identity.


 I have lately been called to Hillsborough N.C. &
 if the Parish is able to support me (rather doubtful) I hope
 I shall be able to keep quiet for a few years. My late
 migratory life has been neither pleasant nor profitable
 in any way. This place being near Raleigh, I shall be able
 to remove my Herbarium easily, which has been out of
 my reach for two years, as well as my books.


 I have not yet rec'd the N.A. [North American] Flora, No. 5, which
 I am eager for, as well as for No. 6, which I hope will
 follow shortly. I desire exceedingly that my Compositae
 as far as determined may be made accurately known to me,
 through the names & marks which I sent. Do not make
 any mistakes. 


 What is the cost of [Stephan] Endlicher's Gen: Plant [Genera plantarum]? & could
 you get me a copy?


 The more I think of the matter, the more I am inclined to
 think that Gray & [John] Carey will find the best picking in
 Ashe Co'y [County] N.C. I do not believe it has been explored. The
 region is a wild one, & some of the knobs very high. I think
 very likely that [Charles Wilkins] Short may be disposed to join them, as
 he proposed a tour to me this summer. 
        