31 Jul 1848 [1] (seq. 172)

Princeton, July 31st. 1848

Dear Doctor —

Hastings brought me your letter on
Saturday evening. I am glad to learn that
you & Jane had accomplished so much travelling
without an accident, & hope you are by this
time safe in Cambridge.

The promised parcel could be prepared in
time for your visit to New York, but I hope to send it
by Hastings when he returns to the city.

Holton would be very glad of a testimonial from
you — one that would answer his purpose should the
situation in view (a place in the Free Academy) em-
=brace both Chemistry & Natural History. He would
like to have it ready for use as soon as you can conve=
niently prepare it.

The Linnaeas brought by Hastings are nearly all wrong. When
I told you of my desideratas, I had received 1844, most of 1846