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355 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Mass. March 24th, 1922, 
My dear Mr. Powell: 
My long silenc® is explained, of course, by my 
knowledge of the fact that you were absent from home. I am delighted 
to know that you are again among your orchids and that I may expect 
to hear from you as frequently as you are disposed to write to me. 
The five specimens of orchids reached me In good 
condition and have been added to your other specimens. It is needless 
to inform you that all material is welcome and awaited with intense 
interest. 
I am glad that the little book by Willis is just 
what you wanted. I have founIE it one of the best botanical desk-books 
that has been published, and I know that you will enjoy possessing it. 
I read the copy of Softlechter’a letter with deep 
interest. What he says about your contribution to orohidology is 
I would add to the list cf notable achievemnnts, however, the collection 
made by Chaplain Clemens on Mt kinabalu. You have a record of this in 
the sixth volume of my Orohidaceae. 
Sohlschter has recently returned from Vienna, While 
there, he made for me about two htadred drawings from Reiohenbaohiaa 
types. During the work he froze his feet. He must have worked under 
very trying conditional 
Use your own judgeianet about the preparation of 
specimens. X realize the difficulties in your way, and the impossibilty 
of supplying parts of the vegetative system of the species when the 
plants are too small to warrant division. 
I have booked passage for England on June 28th. I 
want to consult some types at K@w and I also want to have a go at the 
Reichenbaoh herbarium. In this regard you will be intereseted to learn 
