May 1856 [2] (seq. 611)

so that it was thrown up on my hands.
After the college was removed up town
(soon after New Year), I let my things remain
unitl the old building was removed sold. For
the last three weeks I have been every day
for several hours hard at work packing
up all my traps. They are still on my
hands & I know not when a purchaser will
offer. This disappointment has put me
out a good deal.
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Sprague's accoun was promptly forward-
ed to Capt. Humphreys — with an explan-
atory letter — & I hope the money will
come soon.

I saw Fendler twice & had some
good talk with him. He don't seem
to be doing very well in the South.
Just now I cannot purchase plants or I
would take a set of his Ferns.

We received letters from Maggie by the Cambridge.
They were no later than the 18th ult. She was
quite well & desired her love to be sent
to the "dear Grays." Mr. & Mrs. Robert will
probably return from the East by the 1st June —
& then the party will visit part of Switzer-
land, France & Great Britain.

Eliza goes to Washington next week where
she is to do something for Prof. Henry. I believe
she has promised to help in making a catalogue
of the Smithsonian Libry.
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When will you be ready to work on Mexican
Bound. Plants? The Compostae of the
N. Mex. portion should be done first. You
will receive a good share of the $500 pro=
mised by Emory. The sooner you begin
the better.

In a week or so I will send you a
small parcel consisting mostly of plants