
          It is not easy, as you suggest, 
to find many here who are in
favor with the administration. The
most prominent Democrats, such 
as Dr. Wayland & other have taken
ground in open opposition to the Nebraska
bill & their good word might
in the present instance prove an
injury. I will send early in the
coming week testimonials from
the few whose influence would
avail anything, but unfortunately
there are but few outside of the
Post office & Custom House who are
not offensive in the eyes of the
present powers.

I re'cd [received] a letter from
Dr. Gray yesterday. He wished to publish
the new genera & species in my
collections. I shall be governed by
the advice of yourself & him.

Very truly yours
George Thurber
        