
          South Williamstown Aug 19. 1828

Dear Sir,

I was disappointed in not seeing you
again. When I left home that morning I expected
to meet you at [Hutchens?] room, who by the way had 
an attack of intermittent fever, but which I 
have completely [subdued?] by the quinine. Thus, you
see I have told you several things in a few lines. I now
turn to [added: the] matter concerning the lectures [help?] Dr Griffin
a few days after you left. Called me into his room &
talked the subject over very plainly among other things
told me he feared I have not the "gift of the Gods" &c but
sill polite enough, & evidently willing I should make 
the experiment of botanising as he called it, but no
pledges concerning the future. He was obliged to make
allowances for your enthusiasm! towards me. The 
charges I could not [sling?] of course for conviction
flashed upon my conscience that it was true, but I thank
you for it, for I should not have got a hearing from a
cold recommendation. The Dr. has inquired if
I would accept of the same [added: compensation] you received, to what I
have not given a decided answer. I requested him to take
into consideration the subject of a small outfit in return
for setting in order the Cabinet. The reply was rather
favorable. The sum I mentioned was [added: $] 50. I felt satisfied
a larger sum could not be granted, & a smaller one I
would not accept. Now I wish you to tell me plainly
on this matter & advise as a friend & I will do as every 
        