Incoming correspondence to George Engelmann from Charles Wilkins Short, for 1841-1862. The correspondence relates to an exchange of specimens; distribution of specimens; Engelmann was the intermediary for shipment of specimens between Short, Mead and Lapham; shipping routes and arrangements, accounts. Short's collections of the Botany of the Prairies of Illinois. Short's correspondence and exchanges with Dr. Steetz of Hamburg. Requests for Texas and Rocky Mt. plants, especially Lindheimer's. Biographical material on Gregg at his death.

Folder contains original letters.