
          to the others' dismay. Horrible 
weather cold winds & killing 
frosts. Have a letter from 
Mr. [Conrad] Wiegand concerning the best
assayership of San Francisco. 
I have as asked him some questions 
about it. It strikes me about 
half favorably. I would like to 
know if he is as peculiar as he 
was when he held the place before. 
The most that I know of him is 
from a strange address that he 
published. When he was there 
before I believe they worked in 
the Assay Dept. till late in the 
evening. If this is the case I should 
not go. I dont care to give up 
botany &c for more pay.

Write me what you think of the 
matter. Tell Herb. that the 
trees are here & planted. Ask 
him if he has the bill, as I dont 
think that all were sent that 
were ordered. Very tired & late.

As ever yours 
George Thurber 
        