
          in relation to Mr. C. which although not 
[added: not] of a very pleasing kind serves to explain what
I should not otherwise have been able to 
understand; for I had hoped that he was in 
such easy and independent circumstances as to 
be able, with propriety, to devote the remainder
of his life to those pursuits of which he seemed
so fond, and to which he was so well fitted.

Your flattering request in regard to 
my daguerreotype shall certainly be complied
with, and not the less willingly in consideration
of the promise which you so kindly make
of yours in return. I should long ago have
made this request of you but that I did 
not feel myself authorized to tax your time
or your purse even to this small extent.
How shall I forward ths picture to you? 
Do you prefer any particular size?

I thank you for the recipe for making
the adhaesive mixture. Will not all the
preperations [preparations] of glue require to be warmed before
using; for when cold they become stiff and
        