
          Oriskany Feb. 10th 1840

Dear Sir!

I have been some time looking anxiously
for a letter in reply to [crossed out: the letter] mine apprising of an [?]
that I had shipped a box containing a parcel of plants,
and ^ [inserted: asking] some questions respecting the St. Fee Expedition. You
will excuse my anxiety to be informed respecting the latter subject
in as much as it would materially influence my plans 
for the present season, in my business and other arrangements.

If I am to engage in the proposed adventure I should be
be glad to be informed as soon as practicable in order to
make the necessary preparations. If not I shall be at
liberty to make other arrangements.

If you have examined the box of plants I last sent
you I should be glad to receive the names if convenient.

I have not yet completed my catalogue of plants.
as soon as finished I will send it and if there is any
thing in any collection you may desire to use for the
survey you may expect them early in the Spring
or when the River Navigation opens.

Business tolerable - Family well. Winter has
been very severe Thermometer indicated 34 [degree symbol] below 0 a
few days after New Year.

Sleighing here sence about
the 20th Dec. last until yesterday. But snow is 
now going rapidly and streams are overflowing their
banks.

My best respects to your Family and
particularly to Dr. Gray

Believe me truly yours

P. D Knieskern
        