
          Manchester N.J. 3 June 1846


 My Dear Doctor


 Yours of May 27th was received
 in due time - last Friday I forwarded a
 letter to you by your brother who was to
 leave it at Bruswick Post Office but in
 his hurry and bustle I suppose he carried it
 on to New York and possibly it may still remain
 in his pockets. - He also carried one for
 Dr Gray and one for My son in New York.
 from neither have I yet received any reply
 and fear they have not been promptly
 mailed. In the above named letter to yourself
 and Prof. Gray I mentioned that I intended
 to visit the North (not Essex Co.) particularly
 Jefferson County - I wish very much to visit
 my aged parents whom I have not seen in
 11 - 12 Years. They reside in Albany Co. N.Y.


 I have also business in Oneida, Co. and
 from that there would be but a short
 run to Lewis and Jefferson Counties where
 are still many rare things. I very much
 desire to fill up my sets. - Dr. Crane
 has long promised me many fine things
 but unto this date has forgotten to send
 my anything. - I wish to wake him up.
        