
          now that, by the throwing up 
 of Rich the whole Botany
 business is to be considered &
 provided for. Your name 
 is now properly before the 
 Committee & Wilkes, they 
 cannot well pass it by, 
 there is I suppose no applicant
 that can stand in 
 your way. So I would now
 let now let it take its course, and 
 without manifesting any solicitude 
 wait for them to confer 
 with you. I would say 
 nothing, except to Henry, who 
 should be made to understand 
 your views and wishes. He may 
 be able to further them. 


 I shall be disappointed if 
 the offer does not come to you 
 before the 4th March.


 As to the parcel from Young
        