
          too, in his proposed journey to the Salt
Lake region, although I did not feel
inclined to assume the entire expenses
of the expedition. Whether he abandonned [abandoned]
the enterprize or was offended at me
I cannot say.

Have you heard anything 
lately from Wright? and what success
has attended his explorations? Have you
been able to do much yourself within
the past year toward the advancement of
our favourite science? Mr. Carey writes
me that Dr. Gray is expected to return in
the fall. Do you know what progress he
has been able to make in the Botany of the 
Exploring Expedition? I trust that he has
met with some additional materials
for completing what we are all much
more interested in, your valuable Flora.
        