
          Charleston 31 May 1853

My dear Sir,

Your letter of the 23d inst [instant]
I received yesterday. It was not mailed
until the 26th as indicated by the
postmark, and wants your signature.

I regret to learn that you have 
not received the box of plants. I write
at once to enclose the receipt I took
for it from J. Ewan the mate of
the Steamer Marion by which
it was sent. You appear to be under
the impression that it was sent
by "express", but if you will refer
to my letter announcing its departure

        