
          Charleston 22 Feb 1844.


 My dear Sir,


 I think you are a letter in
 my debt, but to make it certain I will write again.
 My last was written 27 Mar. 1841 nearly three years ago, and
 I have never received any answer. I cannot imagine
 the reason, unless it be that you never received it,
 which is a case hardly to be supposed. Is it possible
 that I have given any offence?


 I sent you the leaves and fruit of a Laurus 
 growing in this City.  What do you think of it? I am
 also desirous of knowing your opinion of the bald-
 seeded Asclepias.


 When will the next number of the Fora
 be issued?  Do you propose including the Musci and
 Fungi?


 Yours truly


 Lewis R. Gibbes.


 I may probably be in New York in 
 Aug. or Sept. will you be there at that time?

        