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Cleveland, Feb. 21^st 1856

Mr Rob^t Kennicott

Dear Sir

Yours was rec.^d last night. Family all well, was glad to learn you had secured Holbrooks present. I hope you will be prompt & thorough, in obtaining & remitting to him every thing in the way of specimens he may require - It was my assurance that you would be thorough & faithful in aiding him in his pursuits, which obtained the work for you - The acquaintance & correspondance of such a man is worth more than the price of the Books. -

Prof. St. John has been sick for weeks - & Ackley worse than sick - & Prof Delimater was embargoed at by snow at the East for two weeks - As a consequence I have been compelled to lecture twice & often thrice a day till I am worn out - One week more & the term closes - Ackley had resigned & left

I am engaged in reading Belknaps History of New Hampshire. - Am surprized to find that he knew as much of Natl History at that day. -

Peaches & Cherries most killed by the winter. Green House (new one) in fine order, and very showey at this time. -

Mr Ulffers has I regret to observe, used wrong names with many of the Naiades - I will (confidentially) correct them to you at some future time - I am extremely

pressed with duties at this time -

Best regards to Yr Father & family -

Truly Yrs J. P. Kirtland.