
          cold, and with it also, a 
 something on my chest 
 which has taken me down 
 a little, a consequence of 
 too close confinement at my 
 desk in February. 


 I now begin to feel more 
 like my old self again, 
 I am thankful to say. 
 Sorry to hear that your
 journey did you no good. 
 Pray, coddle up yourself 
 carefully till summer
 sets in, when you 
 are sure to thrive. 


 Ever Yours affy [affectionately]
 A. Gray


 P.S. Eaton wants some
 more herbm [herbarium] paper, & 
 I shall soon also.
 Does the Smithsonian want 
 any more?  or anyone else 
 you know of.?
        