
          Cambridge. June 22? 1849

My Dear Doctor

Going to Mr. Lowell's house on Monday
I found his herbarium room in the process of re-arrangement,
new cases putting in, & all in such confusion
that I could not get at that part [smudged & written over[?] or find the
[Eriojanae?}. I will try to see Mr. Lowell
in a few days or write him a note asking him
to send that part of his collection. No doubt he would
be willing.

Perhaps you may remember, a year ago or
more I forwarded to you some enquiry from Prestele
as to why you had not answered his letters.
In the present letter, enclosed, you will see he
feels not only surprised but hurt about it. He is
a good man. All his long intercourse with me has
very much raised my opinion, so truly gentlemanly.
Pray have the kindness to write him at once, or commission
me to do it.

Shall Prestele's man try his hand
at printing those plates? The trus have
pressed Sprague much for the last fortnight. But
he must now finish your drawings. Prestele has
sent us no proofs of the three plates.

Jane is with me, now for a day or two, is getting
much better in this hot weather. She sends much love to you &
yours.

Yours affectionately

AsaGray
        