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for my [allure?] of scientists? Will
send mine on receipt of the same.
Hoping an early reply,

I remain
Sincerely Yrs.,
Thomas G. Gentry.

P. S.:
Have nearly completed a
book on the "Botany of Philaelphia['s?]
[Vicinity?], which I expect
to have ready upon the return of
spring. Then will sell to our
Philadelphia teachers, and I have
the assurance of a goodly number
of subscribers. Saw, recently,
in the library of Prof. Cope, your last
work. At what price is it [granted?],
and by wh[?] publishers?

T. G. G.