
          Received with the copy of [Dr. Gi?] Algae Britann. which was sent three years ago by the hand of
Mr [John Beale?] Davidge. Augt. 25th 1833

Edinburgh Dec. 6 1830

My dear friend

It is so long since there was any
communication between us that I am fearful
of calculating the exact time, but the whole
of the fault should be found to descend
on my own shoulders. Be assured however
that I have not forgotten you & now as
proof of it, I now beg your acceptance
of a copy of my last work - that is
the last work in which I am not associated
with others. I trust yhou will receive it
with indulgence - it has cost me more
labor than its first appearance indicates
for having to oppose my old friend [C.A.] Agardh
in many respects I was obliged to proceed with
abundant caution. It has been very
gratifying to me to receive communications
from several eminent men giving the
preference to my arrangements - especially
[?] of it
        