
          Herr Geubel expects to return to the
 city tomorrow & from thence home to
 his family. - I am much pleased with
 him; I find him a thorough [?]
 scholar, in such of the branches of the
 Nat. Sciences as he has made his particular
 study. - You mention that it
 has been a long time since I have
 written to you. I am aware of the fact
 & barely state that I supposed that your
 time was so fully occupied that I was
 unwilling to disturb you by letters or
 in anyway besides. If it would not
 interfere with your time & arduous duties
 I should be most happy to revive
 our correspondence on the subject of botany.
 I still devote my leisure hours to
 our favourite study & pursuit. I shall
 be glad to receive the reports you
 mentioned in your letter. Please send
 me the reports you speak of by the first
 opportunity I shall gladly - I am practicing
 medicine but now & then put
 my port folio under my arm and
 collect a few choice plants. .


 My family is well. they join in sending
 their best respect to you & family.


 Cordially yours P.D.Knieskern

        