
          Manchester, N.J. 28 May 1846


 My Dear Friend


 I was desrious to make
 you acquainted that I think of making
 a visit to my aged Father & Mother  whom
 I have not visited in 10 years. They reside
 in Albany Co. N.Y. From there I intend
 to make a trip to Oneida Co.
 as far as Rome from which place I expect
 to to accompany my friend Geo. Vasey
 to Lewis & Jefferson Counties to spend a
 week or two botanizing - Anything I can
 do for you I shall be happy to execute
 please send your orders by the next
 mail if you get this in time -


 I have acquainted Dr Gray with my
 plan or jaunt and expect his commands
 at New York City. -


 If you can oblige me with the loas of
 of a trifle until my return I shall be
 greatly obliged - I have money due
 me from a man who is perfectly good
 but who I fear cannot pay me before
 I start - If you get this in time to
 send me an answer by next mail which
 leaves bordentown. Tuesday Morning I shall
 receive it before I leave Manchester
 If not send to No 223 Houston Street, N.Y.
        