
          I have one or 2 Carices I cannot determine and a
singular plant found in wet sandy places, of which I
send you a small specimen I did not find it in Eaton.

I have just found the [Dirioplura?] or Lachantes [Lachnanthes?]beginning to
flower, found as yet but five specimens. The Schizaea fruit
is found 8 or 9 miles from here in large quantities also the
Proserpinaca [pectinacea?] any quantities. some of the grasses
in the Gramineae & Cyperacea of Dr Gray in abundance yet
I have not found near all of them But expect to find 
more, two species of Lycopodium are coming on two or
three. species of Rhynchospora  etc. etc. etc. Would like very
much to ramble about with you for a week in this region.

If you cannot come soon, write by all means. I want some
advice about Botanical matters.

I would write more but Mr. Wm Torrey thinks you will
be here very soon.

Our friend Mr. Brown is well and
well received by our People. He is a very interesting young
man and a devoted Christian.

Please give my respects to
Mrs. Torrey and the children.

Believe me truly yours,

P. D. Knieskern

The plant alluded to above is [Ilyrin?] Caroliniana
        