
          Arrivd. July 5th

Camp Sabrine Louisania Feb 22 1838

Dear Sir

By our last mail I received your esteemed
favour of Jany [January] 26th acknowledging the reception of
the box of plants forwarded by the way of N. Orleans.
I feel myself highly obligated to you for the promptness
with which you have notified me of this fact,
I am happy that your friend Dr. Gray has had the opportunity 
to examine my plants with you still I sincerely
regret that the cause of Science has suffered by the 
delay of the exploring expeditation, delays which must
be vexatious; and which to say the least are not honorable
to the individual or individuals who have caused
them, I am fully aware that your time during the 
winter months is fully occupied and I did not anticipate
that you could until more at leisure devote much
attention to my plants. The new plants of Mr. Nutall are numerous even beyond anticipation.
The description of them will be an extremely valuable
addition to your work. I am highly gratified in learning 
that the first portion of your work will shortly be 
in the press. I have twenty four dollars in N. Haven
which I shall direct to be sent to you as part
payment for 2 copies of the work- I am aware 
that I must have committed some errors in labeling 
my plants- especially in relation to the Graminea

        