
          Recd. Aug. 9th

Oriskany Aug. 6th 1840

Dear Sir!

I have just received your letter
containing $30. I looked for you this morning
and again this afternoon. I have been making
preparation for the excursion. I have horse waggon
etc. ready and a capacious tight box to hold
all my papers specimens luggage & everything that
is necessary to be kept dry.

I shall be off
either tomorrow or next day. I have laid a rather
lengthy track to explore, & if followed up to the
mark it may be necessary to call upon you for
a little more pecuniary assistance to aid me in
the course of my journey.

I had intended
to follow the Southern Tier of the Counties from
Broome to Chataugua, thence through Erie
Niagra, Orleans, Monroe & Wayne Counties &
the dodge about as may be deemed most
profitable until I return home.

I should be glad to visit Dr. Bradley and
Dr Sartwell in my route but am afraid I
shall not be able to see both at this time

I have some acquaintances on my
journey but do not know whether I can
see them conventiently without interfering
with my other avocations.

Believe me truly yours,

P. D. Knieskern 

        