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I am now going to publish my Natural history of the fishes of the
Ohio, abt. 100 Species of which [?] are new! it shallappear in the
Western Magaze. but I shall print some apart to send abroad.

Next year my Travels in the West. St. will appear at Pittsburgh. It [has?]
been delayed by the hard times!

I so many new discoveries to publish & so little time to spare
since I have to write all my lectures; that I cannot do all what I wish
& must now have off from the pleasure of conversing with you.

Believe me Dr Sir respectfully Yours
C. S. Rafinisque
Prof. Boty. & Nat. hist, in [?] [?]