
          Oriskany March 10th 1840

Dear Sir!

I have been very anxiously awaiting to hear from
you but as yet have obtained no intelligence. I fear that something
more than pressure of business has been the cause. It
can hardly be prossible that my other letters have all miscarried.

My greatest anxiety is to hear from you soon in
order to shape my plans for the present season.

I received a letter from Dr. Sartwell about a week since
with no news of importance. He says that pressure of
money matters is the order of the day and he himself kept
continually in hot water!
'
How does the flora get
along? Can you send me a circular or two from your
college by mail? Will you please send me a line or
two soon if you have not time to write long letters, or
if not please tell Dr. Gray to do so, yours truly

in haste

P. D. Knieskern  

        