
          Hightstown July 7, 1845

Most respected sir,

I expected to have 
sent you some plans ere this but
have been prevented by a want of a
suitable opportunity. I have been 
in Princeton twice within a short time 
and should have called on you, but 
the first time I visited it for the 
purpose of accompanying a gentleman 
in our vicinity who was very desirous 
of seeing Mr. Fields grounds and 
fruit trees. My time was therefore
at his disposal. I was also at P [Princeton]
on Commencement Day and as I was 
aware you would be engaged on 
that day, I did not call. My vacation 
will begin on the 20 of next month 
and after the 25 I shall be ready to 
take a botanizing excursion in the 
Pines of Long Island. If you will 
be able to go about that time you 
will please let me know immediately. 
The L.I.R. [Long Island Railroad] runs thro' [through] 
the whole pine region longitudinally 
which will afford great 
facilities in getting from one
        