
          S. [Scirpus] autumnalis Linn. mant. [Linné Mantissa] is founded entirely on 
 a Virginian plant from Clayton, a specimen is in 
 his herb. [herbarium] from that source, with the pretty detailed 
 description affixed to it, in mss. [manuscript], which is printed in 
 the Mantissa. The plant is also extant in herb. Clayt. [Herbarium Clayton],
 our S. [Scirpus] autumnalis. Linnaeus never referred to it any 
 East [added: or West] Indian plant. At least there is no mention 
 down to Richard Systema 1779. But Willdenow adds
 a syn [synonym] of Rottboel [Rottbøll], yet with ? and a final note 
 "Rottboell's planta diversa videtur."


 About names Nees is shockingly reckless. 


 I do not think of anything to say about Ferns.
 Thanks for the fruit of S. [Scirpus] Olneyi, from Knieskern.
 Tell Maggy that the parcel from the Dunbars 
 has never been sent to me. I have written again to-day. 
 Have you yet the parcel containing Kunth I sent to
 your brother last week? Hendecandra is coming into 
 flower in the garden. I hope to remember the Cacalia [?]


 The last steam-packet brings me no 
 botanical news. Take good care of yourself as to the 
 Lecturing. 


 Wednesday morning. 
 Herbert is quite well and lively 
 this morning. He sends much love to all of you. 


 Faithfully Yours 
 A Gray


 George's examination comes on in 10 days. He is bowing
 to it with all his might, studying too hard, I fear, that 
 he may go in slick. Mr. Adams sends his 
 regards and compliments.


 A.G.
        