
          And. Sept 3rd

New York August 3rd 1842

D Sir

On my arrival here I was unable 
to obtain information concerning your place
of residence until my recent return from Connecticut
too late unfortunately to allow of my making you 
a visit, The war movements in Mexico render my
prompt return to that country very desirable &
necessary & the departure tomorrow of the Barque
Louisa for Campeche affords me an opportunity
to embark. Up to yesterday Mr. Goodhue  or rather the
persons at the store could give me no account
of your whereabouts, I regret very much this
hasty movements precludes the possibility of my
seeing you as I have much to say & am very anxious
to discuss many matters with you.

Mt. Bouchand has had a box of plants several
months for you. If you leave your plants
in this way untouched I should suppose
the damp & insects would render them
useless. Mr. Howland should have two more.

Write to me by the usual channel 
& let me know what I can do for you.

I have passed there times through
Princeton without knowing that you were
there. I think the little plant for intermittant
fever is amongst those at Bouchands.

You shall hear from me again on my 
arrival. Did you get the live plants I sent by Capt
Kimball. Do not forget to write,

Yours truly, 
E.P. Johnson

        