William Carey, Serampore, to Nathanial Wallich, [Calcutta], 7 September [c. mid-1820s].

My Dear Wallich,

         I wrote to you on Wednesday. I hope you have recd my Letter. I will if possible be at the Agricl Societys meeting. – I yesterday received your copy for the Catalogue – Moranta maculata, was a name given the plant by me, as it came to me without one. It is the M. Bicolar of Roscoe Sect. 8 Fasicule, and I have altered it accordingly. Pray has the Bengal brought out our investment of Fruit Trees, Seeds &c.

                     Very affey yours

                                 W Carey

7th Sept.

Address: Dr Wallich

Postmark: none

Text: University of Edinburgh, Special Collections, La. II. 646/70 (7).