
          Have you received a new parcel of La [Lousiana]plants from Dr Hale.
 I had a letter from him last fall, advising me that he had
 sent to New Orleans to [two] boxes, one for you and the other
 for me; but I have not as yet received anything.
 When you study or peruse your botanical specimens,
 do not forget to lay aside a few duplicates for me.
 I have not lost hope of returning to my native country
 and when I do. I mush[must?] be able to show them the vegetable
 walth of America and that I have not been jolle
 in that branch of natural science.


 I remain. Dear Sir, your
 respectful friend


 E. [Elias] Durand
        