
          the Pacific; the parts already published [crossed out: com]
 comprising chiefly their Californian plants, 
 mostly South Californian, however, and beyond
 our range. Among them I hear they have 
 figured a new Jamesia! which must 
 be quite an accession, and will complete our 
 knowledge of the genus, founded on a mere 
 fragment. 


 I was quite unwell on Tuesday, an 
 intense headach [headache] with fever: yet I crawled
 into town in the afternoon and continued to 
 give my lecture, which I think did me
 good: when, by Mrs. Emerson's excellent nursing 
 I was able to repeat it yesterday afternoon, 
 with comfort, To-day I am quite well 
 again.


 I must work diligently from this
 to the end, and with haste, remain


 Yours affectionately


 A. [Asa] Gray

        