
          did not know of his late visit to the East, that I might
have afforded him an opportunity of making your acquaintance.
He has just gone to New Orleans, from which he will sail
immediately, and again connect himself with Genl. [General] Taylor's division
of the Army, with which he hopes an opportunity
may be afforded to him to traverse the country between Saltille
and the City of Mexico, on which route he promises me to
collect everything which may occur to him.

Please to let me hear of your receipt
of the present parcel, and believe me

very truly and respectfully
yours C. W. Short

P.S. When may we expect the pleasure of seeing another part 
of the Flora? I have endeavoured in vain through the booksellers
to procure a copy of your part of the Survey of N. York.
Can you possibly put me on a plan of getting it?

        