
          several more of Douglas' things engraved 
but not printed off. All the plates 
too are engraved for part VIII. of the 
"Boty. [Botany] of Beechey's Voye. [Voyage]" which you 
know will contain a Supplement to 
Beechey, the Californian plants.

I have told you what a joyous time 
I had of it in London with your 
good friend Dr. Gray for my new neighbour 
& daily companion. All are delighted 
with him, & he has left him most 
favorable impression, wherever he has 
been. You will have heard of him 
from Paris, where he is now among 
all the Parisian botanists. He will 
have mentioned to you, if I have not 
my hopes respecting Kew. But nothing 
is yet determined. When it is, I will let 
you know. My sons have finished 
their education here & I would gladly 
return to my native country, though 
my income here has been continually increasing 
        