
          [Rcd?] Sept. 10th
[Directed to?] Weathersfield

St. Louis Aug. 30th / 52

Dear Dr.,

I arrived here day before yesterday
and have spent most of my time with Dr. Engelmann.

I expect to leave for Cincinnati this evening

I despatched by Adams express from [S.C.?] all 
my dried plants those for your study in our panier
and my own in another.

I design to go directly home to Wethersfield Conn.
I am instructed to aid you in the distribution of the plants
if you need my assistance. Please write me soon.

I lost the keys of the paniers and if you are impatient
to peep into the contents no harm will be done
by breaking the locks or (if you choose) have [added: new] keys made.

I shall be home in a week (I hope).

Sincerely

Yours

Charles Wright
        