
          If you get anything for the roots I sent you
this time keep it until I see it or until I
hear from you again.

I am off tonight or tomorrow morning
for Oneida Lake and shall probably be
gone 3 or 4 days.My trip north cost me
only about $4.50. -

Please write me soon that I may make
the necessary preparation.

Believe me truly yours

P. D. Knieskern

P.S.
You may put up the books [added: I mean] the Flora and
Report if you please in a strong wrapper &
put it on board a Lake Boat and take a
receipt from the captain.

Direct to D. C. Balis Esqr.
Oriskany
Oneida Co.

for me

And I think it will
perfectly safe. . .

P. D. K. . . .

Due 18 [?]
24
Dr. John Torrey
30 Mac Dougal St.
New York
P.D.K
        