
          Washington City, April 7th 1845

My dear Sir,

I received safely your letter and the
package containing plants, which I delayed
acknowledging as I had just written you a 
line. The chenopodiaceaes shrubs as you 
have probably judged form a striking 
feature in the vegetation of the country, and
I will take some pains in having them well
figured. There will be a greater number 
of the Frémontia plate required, than
I supposed. I find we shall want 11,335. I
am glad that you found a good piece of the
plant. Col. Benton says it will give him
pleasure to send you any documents that
may be of interest.

I am my dear Sir
Very truly yours
J.C. Frémont
        