
          not contented with the present of rare plants you have just
 sent to me, you promise me a share in Dr Parry's California
 plants which you are daily expecting ! You have really, my dear
 sir, gentle ways of Peace offering which far surpass any thing
 by which I could express my gratitude. Do not offer a new olive
 branch to one who had never ceased to cultivate in his bosom
 that symbol of good feelings and has never harboured any other
 sentiments towards you but those of respectful friendship; of admiration
 for you [your] high character and for your succesful [successful] perseverance in
 the poursuit [pursuit] of sciences. If, perchance; you were ever in want
 of any duplicate of rare plants I might possess, draw on me
 at sight - I will be happy to oblige you in this and any other
 respect.


 Very cordially your respectful sert [servant]


 E. [Elias] Durand


 Phil [Philadelphia] July 24th 1850,
        