
          that of overloading with men.
 Breckenridge is a capital
 gardener, and would relieve you
 of care in that department. 


 If you get the Botany of 
 the Exploring Exped. [Expedition], there is 
 $1500 a year more, for 
 some time. 


 If you say so, I 
 will write to Henry on these 
 points, tho' I suppose it is 
 not necessary. 


 Bailey's genus has 3 species! 
 Flora Antarctica for Green, right. 


 It is better to have the Botany 
 of Ex. Expl. [Exploring Expedition] come through the Committee 
 directly than from Wilkes. 


 C.T. Jackson says gum-cotton can 
 be made for less than half the price you 
 name. 


 Yours ever 
 A. Gray


 Did you get my letter, with bills enclosed?
        