
          Waterbury Connt [Connecticut] May 6th, 1845

Dear Sir

I presume that a letter from me although 
of no scientific interest will be well received 
by you. That I cannot occasionally do something 
for the advancement of a favorite branch of
knowledge (botany) is a subject of some regret.
My sympathies are with those that are 
more efficiently employed. In your last 
communication to me written about a year 
since you stated that an additional portion of 
of your great work upon American plants 
would make its appearance in May. If it 
has been published, I have not received it.
I hope you are making good progress toward  
the completion of your very arduous task.

I suppose that Lieut. Fremont did 
something the last season in the way of 
increasing our knowledge of American plants.

I observe by the papers that he again makes 
and excursion to the Rocky Mountain Region. 
I was somewhat inclined to have accompanied 
him the last year had circumstances 
admitted of my doing so. I think my  
exertions might have added to your existing 
knowledge. I would willingly accompagny [accompany] him 
this season provided any arrangement could 
be made by which my expenses could [added: be] paid 
so that I should [added: not] suffer actual loss which 
I cannot well afford. I am the more willing 
to do this as i do not feel that I am sure of 
being  
        