
          Montreal May 4 1840


 My Dear Sir


 I am induced toward
 you the accompanying specimen in consequence
 of the representations of a young Gentleman
 who is rather enthusiastic in his love of Botany
 Mr. McCrae whom I believe you know.
 He tells me you are preparing for publication
 that part of your great work which 
 contains the Pyrola, & that this specimen I 
 send is uncommon on [crossed out: in] never found but
 the one in July 1822 at the Portage des Gris River
 Ft Maurice near Three Rivers. I looked on 
 it as the perfect Pasarifolia, never having 
 seen specimens with the leaves [?]. You 
 will know. If you should think it uncommon
 you are at liberty to retain it but
 if not I beg you will return it to my brother 
 in law Mr. Wm. Wadsworth [inserted: office] Jones Lane


 As I have now other [?] specimens and
        