
          Manchester, N.J.. 25 June 1845


 My Dear Prof.


 My duties have been so pressing that
 I have ^ [inserted: had] scarce time to think of my Correspondents
 much less to write, Your favours have been duly
 received I would gladly have sent you
 plants but have had no opportunity. Mr. Rowell
 has been expecting to go to Princeton about this
 time but has not yet been. -


 I expect ot make an excursion to the locality of Scirpus
 tricostata  in company with Mr. Newell the Pine
 Missionary - I want to make several excursions
 in the course of a few weeks - Will you
 please infor me when it will be convenient
 for you to come and take a trip with
 me in this region? - I will go with you as
 far as Cape May if you desire it? - Or
 do you wish to go to Long Island this
 Season? I meant to Explore the Sea Coast
 from Squan to Barnegat soon as well as
 several other places -


 Please inform me by the nest mail if
 practicable - Our Mail here is changed
 it leaves Bordentown every Tuesday & returns
 on Wednesday


 Please remember my kind regards to Mrs.
 T. and the Children. Hastings too Yours in haste
 P.D.Knieskern
        