
          Washington City February 24th 1848

My Dear Sir,

I am about sending to California
a number of seeds, and would like to have
your opinion as to whether they should be
simply in paper envelopes, or soldered up in 
tin boxes. I am also sending ships of
vines & would like to know from you
the best way of preserving them during
the long sea voyage. May I ask for
an early answer, as the vessel leaves
shortly for California.

Very truly yours,

J.C. Frémont
        