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 sufficient for a comfortable support, for the purchase of a 
 few books &c. but that income must be sure. I cannot 
 [added: afford] to run any risks about it. I would willingly collect 
 plants the whole summer, take on my hands the 
 whole labour of preparing & arranging them. but as 
 the proceeds would be absolutely necessary for my support.
 so they should be certain. I am now. advantageously 
 situated for the collection of plants &c. as. if I choose. I 
 can travel every year with a class. who will defray my expenses.


 If you still desire to make such arrangement. please
 to state more explicitly the duties you wish me to perform,
 how much time can be given to collecting plants, what 
 compensation you can afford me, supposing nearly the 
 whole summer is devoted to making collections. & 3/4
 of the whole. to belong to you, or propose any plan 
 which would be satisfactory to you. and I will let you 
 know. very shortly. whether I will accept it or not. 
 I had rather leave it to yourself. than to make any [crossed out: proposition]
 definite proposition at present. I am confident 
 we can make an arrangement which will be 
 mutually beneficial.


 I need not say that I wish to hear from you again on 
 this subject. as soon as possible, as I must soon make 
 my arrangements for the ensuing season. 
 How large is the class at the Medical College? 
 I have just returned from a visit at Fairfield. they 
 have a class of about 190 -


 You probably recollect. a Carex. of which I  gave you

        