
          I was delighted with the many rare plants
it contained and return you my best thanks
for them. You must be aware, that the botany
of this Island is so well known that I cannot
hope to send you any new discoveries,
from hence. I wish I knew what Phaenogamous
plants you want either as specimens
for yourself or as duplicates— In regard to
Cryptogamia I will send such things as
I think may be acceptable although
perhaps sent before. I have not received
any from abroad since I wrote last, the
New Holland parcel which you seem to think
I had received, I only expect, but have
every reason to hope for many good things,
of which you shall partake. 3 years ago
I had a parcel from that Country of near 500
plants and ferns but no duplicates.

My Scottish Cryptogamia Flora has been in the
course of publication for 12 months and the
1st vol. is just completed. It is one of those
works which [crossed out: is; insert: are] so expensive to publish, that
it prevents an Author being so liberal as
he could wish, in regard to presentation copies
otherwise I would have sent you some Nos. as
specimens. I desired a friend [insert: who] lately left
Scotland for America to leave a No. with Dr.
Mitchell of your City, so that you will see it. I
        