
          promise me some of Fremont's
plants, but I suppose I must
not hurry you as you are
most likely much engaged.
You told me last winter
that you expected an assistant
& then you would select some 
for me.

I still remain at Penn Yan
but have not relinquished 
the hope of going to Washington
but I must confess the prospect 
is rather dull at present.
Perhaps patience & perseverance
may yet accomplish my desires.

Would there be any prospect
of obtaining a sub clerkship in
the Smithsonian Institution?
Hoping to hear from you soon
I remain cordially yours

H.P. Sartwell

P.S. Two of the plants you sent, Tetranthera 
& Tetraclea, I don't know where to class them.

        