
          the requsite size_


 Can you direct me to a man in N.
 York who sould procure for me from the instrument
 makers in Paris a model balloon? The
 students of my chemical class think of sending
 for one to be kept for occasional use. I perceive
 by a catalogue recently received that they
 are [?] in Paris.


 Excuse my numerous enquiries &
 believe me truly & respectfully yours -


 Edward Hitchcock


 . P.S. I shall try to send the plants or books
 which I borrowed of you or both by the Gentleman
 who takes this letter but may be disappointed. 

        