
          the reason for us to forward any thing either in this
 state of [?] or herbaceous plants to Europe this
 spring but if we could through and early correspondence
 be made acquainted with their desiderata we might
 probably as you are aware have a considerable quantity that
 would be acceptable ready for exportation early in the
 autumn.  We are certain that we have some 
 varities of fruit in the nursery that would be highly
 acceptable to open a correspondence in the way [or at?]
 time you think proper & when it meets your leisure
 to prepare the introductory letter etc.


    Please recollect the two copies of Dr Grays work
 that I engaged in my last & send them in the 
 manner there directed or by any other method you
 choose.  I should be pleased to have them as soon
 as is convenient.  Allow me to ask has the Lyceum
 designated a naturalist to accompany the western

        