
          I have not yet had time to collect
any sections of wood for you but will
do so soon.

I received a letter from 
Doct. Gray dated Cambridge (Dec 4th I think)
at which time he had not heard from
the box I sent him & he was afraid
the plants would be frozen to death.

I had them carefully guarded against
frost whilst on their passage to New York
by requesting them put into the hold on
inside of the vessel which was I believe done

Tell Dr. Gray if you can send him
word soon that if I am well I can procure
him nearly the same number
early in the Spring.

I hope you
will recollect that I am Carex hungry
and if you can beg, borrow or get
in exchange for any-thing I have on
hand I shall be glad. You know I
have nearly all the N. York species, but
very few more.

You may now
write to me as often as you find time
without expense & I shall be glad to
hear from you often.

How does the
Medical College flourish this season? Can
you send me a Circular or catalogue?

Can you send me now and then
a New York paper ? News is rather
scarce here, when I get able I will take
some news paper myself.

Believe me truly yours

P.D.Knieskern
        