
          It was dated about middle of March
a little previous to which time I sent
you by a vessel (Brig Wm. Penn) from 
St. Marks [added: to N.Y.] a quantity of Zamia
put up as you directed. I should
be happy to know if you received
the same as I am anxious for
you to obtain some of those [?]
plants.

By the deliberations of the
committee on Aquaculture I see that
Doctor [Henry] Perrine is likely to obtain a
grant of land sufficient for experimenting
with tropical plants
in the region of South Florida.

I heartily wish him a rich reward
for his labor.

It is my opinion however that
the Zamia integrifolia will be found
a no less important plant than
many of those proposed to be
introduced. It was told me by 
a gentleman who had long resided
at Cape Florida that the avigator pear [avocado]
or Laurus persea grew well at
that place and this is one of
the choicest tropical fruits.
        