
          above San Antonio, and promises a larger harvest. I have a 
 young lady friend collecting for me at Nevada, california, 
 and several of our young Academicians, attached as surgeons strataralisits 
 to several explorations, will bring their lith tribute. Dr
 Woodhouse told me also that he soon expected the parcels of plants
 destined for the Academy, and placed in your hands. How much
 I should like to be able to add some of your new species of
 [lncorg?], sitgreaves, whipple &c, if you had duplicates to spare.


 With great respect your most obedient friend


 E. [Elias] Durand


 Phil [Philadelphia] April 25th 1857


 Please remember me to Mr Thurber
        