
          Smithsonian Inst
Oct 27th 1856

My Dear Dr.

The enclosed note
is from Dr. [Alden?] March
of Albany and I forward
it to you with the hope
that you will find time
to visit New Brunswick
and report on the character
and value of the collection.
Of course the state officers
will be disposed to allow
a liberal price for the specimens.

My family has not
yet returned to Washington
        