
          but to which I have not, [until?] [I?] received from Fort Jesup [access?]
The Plant is abundant in its Season but has now entirely
disappeared. The plant resembling an adelandia [dillandia] was presented 
me by Dr. Hale & found by him in the immediate vicinity
of Alexandria. The Goodyeara was also presented by him. 
The Hordeum was scarce matured it changes its appearance as
to size when mature & is 11 or 12 inches in height.

Astragalus. with Peduncles from 2 to 5 or 6 flowers (some specimens 5 or 6)
is not as as the specimens would seem to indicate at all
times erect but in the advanced state especially in large
specimens decumbent. It might be described as erect or
decumbent. I have been disposed to think it might be
the Micranthus described in Eatons Manual. The legumens
are smooth, falcate with one of the valves depressed
inward so as to make 2 longitudinal keels. Were it not 
for this depression the Legumen would be triangular.
I was impressed with the belief that there is but one
species of the Myosourus [myosurus?] & am happy in having my
opnion confirmed. It was found by me in the spring of 1819
on the Plain of Augusta Geo [Georgia] & forwarded Mr. Elliott with 
some other plants which were undescribed, more particularly
2 species of Scirpus always found in [added: running] water about 2
feet deep but of which I have not now specimens.
[crossed out: I do not know] I think my present location as an observer
of plants decidedly the best that I have found in La. [Louisiana]
In the course of this [crossed out:next] month I intend to spend 4 or 5 days
in Texas & visit neighborhoods that I have not before 
seen. I thank you for Dr. Greys [Asa Gray] paper in the Ceratophylla.
I lately forwarded a species of Sabattia [Sabatia] which I hope
will come safely to hand. I should remark that in a
more advanced state some specimens are 10 or 12 inches
in height. It has a close affinity to the S. Brachiata but
I think distinct. I have another beautiful species
of this Genus which I forward & also a Beautiful Petalostemum [Petalostemon]
probably new, or at least rare.

I remain
Sincerely Yours
MC Leavenworth

John Torrey MD
        