
          I am glad to hear from Dr. Gray & hope he will succeed 
in his enterprise to the utmost of his expectations.
With regard to exploring the Southern countries, I think
I could spare time to commence somewhere about the sources
of the Delaware River in Delaware Co. and proceed
in a Westward direction to the County of Erie in Pa. and
return by a different rout.

Please to give me your
advice on this subject. Let me hear from you as
often as time & opportunity permit

Yours truly in haste

P. D. Knieskern

P.S. If it is important for me to explore the county between St. Louis
and Santa Fee I wish maters may be so arranged as to accomplish
it next season. I thought proper to state my willingness to engage 
in the enterprize thus early that there may be time enough
to make suitable preparations. Please write me more on
subject as soon as convenient & give me as much information as
will be of service in this respect.

Believe me truly yours,

P. D. Knieskern
        