Boston Feby. 23. ’55.

Dear Sir,

               Yesterday by steamer, I received a letter from Sir Wm. Jardine, by which it appears that, he is not inclined to buy specimens, having a great collection, but desirous to obtain- he has however, authorised me to purchase a few on your terms, that is, a dollar apiece.- If, therefore, you will put up fifteen or twenty specimens, the best you can afford, and pack them so as to go safely to