
          Two days since the dressing came off my little
child's finger and I am happy to state that the
reunion of the separated portion is as perfect as
could possibly be anticipated. - It did not bleed
after the first dressing neither did any matter
come from [added: it,] but [minor?] by the first [intention?] was the result

[drawing of right hand showing position of amputation on the 3rd finger and a detail showing the amputated end clinging by a flap of skin]

I suppose that before this time Dr. Gray
has returned from his town & made you
a visit. - I have some Roots & seeds for
him which I will send him soon.

I have some seeds of Lecontia Virginica
for you, Orontium aquaticum had shed all
its seeds & the young seedlings are every where
growing finely. -

I hardly know whether
to send this letter to Princeton or New York.

I suppose yoou will be in the city this
week - and so I will send my communications
to the city after this. - You have no doubt
learned before now that Mrs. [Pattar?] (Hannah) is no more
She died on Friday last after an illness of about 3 weeks.
She was of a scrofulous habit.  attacked with fever &
in a few days an attack upon the lungs, which closed
her existence. - 
        