
          at Princeton. I need not
 say I shall be very glad to 
 see you, if you can come. 
 You can hear Agassiz lecture 
 too. His 2nd lecture went off 
 beautifully. 


 As to the Smithsonian 
 it must be the policy of 
 the Board & the Secretary 
 to have few & strong men, &
 pay good salaries. 


 I would strenuously advise 
 you to bring your name before
 Henry (only) for the Chemical 
 & Botanical Chair. This 
 appointment will be soonest made, 
        