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a Single species and no variety, but as
it does not bear fruit in that part of
the Continent where it has been planted the En-
glish & French Botanists could not have made
the observations with which you have favoured
me. I am not greatly inclined to admit
the existence of the two Species but your Drawings
and descriptions certainly render it highly
probable that there are two varieties. Next Sum-
mer will enable us to decide on your conjec-
ture. Should I collect any worthy of your
notice I will transmit it promply.

I have Signified to the Trustees of
the Transylvania University my accept-
ance of the professorship and hope to be in
Some tolerable State of preperation by next
winter; till which time I do not expect to See
Lexington. Ms. Drake offers her thanks
for the kind anxiety you express concerning
her health and comfort. She anticipates much
relaxation and amusement from a winter