
          apply in the best manner your
own knowledge for attaining the desired
results. It has been concluded
to direct 8 [?] of specimens to
be delivered to the state. You are
so well acquainted with those [parts?]
of the state which you will
first visit that letters from
me to individuals will scarsely
be necessary. I will if you
desire forweard to you a general
letter - and also [added: letters] to such individuals
as you may designate. I shall 
probably make some publication
on the & objects of the survey
which will be likely to fall
under the eye of almost every
individual who would be likely
        