[Encloses letter for the [ New York] Tribune; writes that he is about to leave for New Jerseywhere he will study small fruits with the intention of writing a book on their cultivation; states he thought of writing a series of letters on this topic as he traveled across the country, but would have to be paid well to do so; says that Charles Downingspent the morning looking at his berries; encloses manual on small fruits; explains that article on the subject could not be ready until after the season is over.]

[Writes that he will accept whatever is customary for articles submitted to the [ New York] Tribune, whose audience he admires; hopes to show Crandell his raspberries, which he describes.]

[Regrets he will not be able to attend the horticultural meeting in New Orleans; hopes Crandell does not expect him to supply information on the meeting.]