Elliott, Stephen, 1771-1830. Stephen Elliott papers, 1791- approximately 1947. Letter from John Abbot to Stephen Elliott, 1817 August 3. gra00020. Archives of the Gray Herbarium, Botany Libraries, Harvard University.

Savannah 3d. Aug. 1817.

Dear Sir

I have expected some time a return of the box. I have an Intention shortly to move into the Country. It will therefore be best to send them to You, before I move. Should be glad to know if you want any more Drawings before I enter into any other engagement. Or if the Charlestown Library would take them, as I have now 104 finished for a 2d Vol. If you take any more please to send me the Numbers of each in the Corner, that I may not mistake in sending what you have already got and that I may send the Notes to each, to Illustrate the history of each Insect. I conclude with my respectful esteem. And remain dear Sir

Your hble. Servt {humble Servant} John Abbot Sendr.

3d Aug 1817

Jn Abbot

4 3/4 319 .05

Savannah, 3. Aug. 1817

Dear Sir

I have expected some time a return of the box, I have an Intention shortly to move into the Country. It will therefore be best to send them to you, before I move. Should be glad to know if you want any more Drawings, before I enter into any other engagement. Or if the Charleston Library should take them, as I have now 104 finished for 2. vol. If you take any more please to send me the Numbers of each in the Corner, that I may not mistake in sending what you have already got, and that I amy send the Notes to each, to Illustrated the history of each insect. I conclude wiht my respectful esteemAnd remain dear Sir

Your hbel Servt John Abbot Sen