
          I find that Mr. Drummond met with some of my new 
plants. This might have been anticipated as Texas is also 
a Region of Prairies. Among others the Penstemon Maryanus [marianus]
Visicaria Gracilis ans Cooperia published by Hooker in 
Curtis's Botanical Magazine- Of these I have forwarded
you specimens. The scape like stem of the minute plant
you designate Amphianthus Pusillus does not take
root but is undoubtedly natant after rains. In the 
only locality in which I found it; it was so abundant
as in a great degree to exclude other plants.

I thank you for forwarding your Cyperacea. It will
be of great use to me. I hope it will come safely
to hand. I have not yet heard from 
Washington in relation [crossed out:in relation] to the furlough.
If obtained I think I would not avail myself of 
it before the 11th or 15th May provided I am likely
remain on this frontier so long. In mean time
I may extend my rambles as far as Nacogdoches
or even a day's ride beyond. From this to Nacogdoches
is two days journey. The locality where I first
found the Cruciferous plant and some other interesting
species is within one day's journey.

I yesterday found the myosources [Myosuros] in a field that lies
fallow aout 2 1/2 miles from this. I have 15 or 20 fine
specimens & enclose one. I have also an Ervum which
I am inclined to think undescribed.  The Cretaegus Elipticum [Cretaegus eliptica]
of Elliott is the only thing that I have not before met
with without it be one species of Carex. This is the third
season that I have spent in Louisiana.

At the request of Professor Short I have kept a floral
Calendar which I will transcribe and forward you as it 
may not be entirely  uninteresting to you.

        