
          New York Monday June 21st


 Dear Doctor!


 I have been very much perplexed to determine
 how to proceed, since I parted with Dr. Gray.
 I learned that no Steam Boat was to leave the
 city that went farther than 25 or thirty
 miles until Wednesday, and I have made
 up my mind to go on the first opportunity
 that offers, but the time which Dr Gray
 and I agreed upon will I fear be too
 short to accomplish anything worth while


 Perhaps the better way under existing circumstances
 will be for you not to come to
 the city on my account but on my return
 I will call at your residence & at the
 Medical college for such communication
 as you may see fit to send me. -


 I think now that 9 or 10 days will be
 the shortest time I can possibly make
 the town in, the Boats that run to
 New England do not stop at any of the places
 I wish to land and those that run
 short routes seem not to run very regular,
 But I may still get an opportunity.
 I will try hard to get off today
 if possible and tomorrow if I have to foot [it?]


 I would "give a good deal if I could
 have your advice in this matter


 Believe me truly yours,
 P. D. Knieskern

        