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1. Walker, George Henry. Longford, Feb. 8, 1828. 2. Wallich, N. Murzapore, Oct. 21, 1820. Letter addressed to John Cryder, Calcutta. [Acknowledges election as correspondent of Academy; says the Botanical Garden will be glad to furnish seeds and plants upon request; is sending a package of botanical books for the Academy] 3. Warner, John C . Gloucester, N.J., Dec. 16, 1820. [Sends collection of plants from Delaware and Maryland] 4. Webster, Dr. [John White] 1793-­1850. Boston, Jan. 18, 1822. [Sends Academy a copy of his "Descriptions, etc., of St. Michael;" will be glad to exchange minerals] (Dr. White was later hanged for murder, as a result of dispute with Dr. George Parkman of Boston over some minerals] 5. Wister, Charles J . [n.p.] 2mo. 17, 1823. [Regrets, in rhyme, that he cannot come to an evening gathering] 6. Wood, Jethro, 1774­-1834. Scipio and Poplar Ridge,[N.Y.] 1818-­1825. [Agricultural matters] 7. Woodward, George. New York, Feb. 15, 1824. [Asks him to buy and send him 100 pounds of locust seeds]

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