
          offered by Mexico. I have let myself go from the 
 parish, but you will see that it is uncertain 
 when Mr. Frémont can leave California. Genl. [General]
 Kearny carries him his Lieut. [Lieutenant] Col.'s [Colonel's] commissioned 
 discretionary orders, to stay or return as he 
 thinks fit. I know what he would wish, but 
 one's feelings cannot always be allowed to 
 direct. So you see I can only say that
 I know nothing. I hope that we shall soon
 hear, perhaps by May even he may arrive 
 at St. Louis, but now it is impossible 
 to decide. Should I hear, I will lose no 
 time in giving you the news. At all events some 
 good will result from the year in California
 for Mr. Frémont has been able to collect through 
 all the seasons, & get plants in all stages. 


 Young Abert's report accompanies this, perhaps 
 it may be of some interest although he seems
 unskilled in exploration. 


 I am sorry to say farewell to the Frémontia
 for it was a sort of flower-child from
        