
          with the [crossed out: w] Asters? & Solidagines?
Do you know what is the Carpobolus? a genus 
of Hepaticae, figured & described by Schweinitz
in the Journal of the Acad. of Nat. Sc. [Academy of Natural Sciences] of Philadelphia. 
The Sphenocarpus we have in 
England, but not in Scotland; & it is very
remarkable that nothing like male flowers
have ever been found either in England 
or America.

Since I had the pleasure of writing 
to you last I have made some excursions 
into the country & especially into 
the Highlands: & having met there 
with a few interesting masses I am unwilling 
to send a letter to you without 
enclosing some specimens.

I reckon very much upon hearing from 
you & of your pursuits. That you may
have health to pursue your great undertaking
on the plants of your native country 
is the sincere wish, my dear Sir, 
of your very truly & faithfully 
W.J Hooker.

        