
          the matter. And although I failed to obtain the
place I sought, I do not suppose it was because
of any lack in the recommendation by which my claims
(if I may use such a word in this connection) were supported.
A Doct. Snow of Lowell (I believe) was elected;
and I have been given to understand that the decision
of the question turned chiefly upon the fact of
his having a regular M. D. But there were several
other candidates, among whom was Prof. Hubbard of
Dartmouth College.

As I am upon this subject, I will just say
that, as we have a brief vacation in the winter,
I would still be pleased to occupy the chair of
Chemistry in some Medical Institution which
holds its sessins [sessions] at this season [added: of the year] and if it
should happen at any time, when you are invited
to recommend a candidate for such a place,
[crossed out: if] [added: that] you can conscientiously present my name, it will
be considered a great favor.

Has Doct. Barratt informed you of his discovery
of ice-marks in the [?] sandstone of the Connecticut
valley? You have probably seen some notice
of it in the account of the doings of the
American Association at New Haven, last May.
The Dr. is enthusiastic with regard to it, and
considers the point as demonstrated. I have directed
my attention to the subject a little this year
past, and have especially observed the markings
in the mud mostly made by the freezing of
        