John James Audubon to Jean Audubon
[Letter No. 5, inclosed with No. 4, in French, and addressed]
Mr. Fccis Rozier
Mercht
Nantes
pour Mr. Audubon père
aussitôt que possible
My dear Friend:
Thou wilt find herewith a bill of lading of a small box containing nineteen species of seeds, a bottle of reptiles for Mr. Derbigny [D'Orbigny], and some dried plants also for the latter. I will write thee of Mr. Kauman, by the ship Mentor, which is to leave a little while after this one. Adieu, my good friend! The box will be addressed to Mr. Audubon, Md,[139] Nantes, with "American seeds" written above; besides two Bs, like this which follows[140]
B.
B
The Capn. promises me to take care of it, and of my letters also. If thou findest in my letter anything which displeases thee, remember that I am thy son. Adieu! Farewell, my good friend! Thine for life.
J. J. Audubon.
New York, May 6, 1807.
Do not forget, I pray thee, to send me for the good Mrs. Bakewell the complete works of Mr. Genlis[141] by the first opportunity, and for me an exact copy of the departments of France like that which I made, and which is in thy cabinet. I wish thee to copy them for my brother-in-law.[142]