256 THE CORRESPONDENCE OF SCHWEINITZ AND TORREY 
family—yet this pleasure is mingled with regret that you have 
since suffered from a cold which may deprive you of the benefit 
derived from travelling. I hope; however, that you will soon be 
restored to perfect health. 
The box of Surinam plants came safely, as I believe you are 
informed in the letter accompanying this—(which was written be- 
fore I left the city & not forwarded thru’ negligence).—If not, be 
pleased to accept my thanks for your very liberal present. The 
parcel from Dr. Greville I left in care of Mr. Thorburn of this 
city, who said he transacted business with you & would forward 
anything to you—with pleasure. 
Since my return I have seen none of my New York friends— 
having been incessantly employed in putting my house study in 
order, & in answering letters—of course I have not had an op- 
portunity of enquiring about Dr. Gates’ plants. It is my inten_ 
tion, however, to call today on Mr. Cooper (who conducts the 
correspondence with Dr. Gates) & learn from him whether the 
boxes have arrived. 
During my stay at Princeton I was diligent in collecting plants, 
but my research for new species was not successful. The region is 
very much like that of Bethlehem, as far as I can judge. The few 
rare things which I found shall be shared with you as soon as I 
can arrange my collection which will be next week, if I am spared. 
My visit to the pines of N. Jersey in May last was quite a 
pleasant one—but I found no rarities.—If possible I must make a 
trip to the sea coast of N. J. in two or three weeks—as I have_ 
never visited that region—at least not south of Squam inlet. 
Could you not make it convenient to go with me? I would 
meet you at Tuckerton at any time that you might appoint. 
In a few days I hope to complete a small collection for you.— 
In the mean time remember me if you are arranging your last 
collections, & believe me | 
Yours most respectfully 
Joux TORREY 
TORREY TO SCHWEINITZ 
New York, August 26th 1831. 
My dear Sir, 
Two or three weeks ago I left for you, at the house of Mr. Van 
Vleck in this city, a letter & small parcel (containing Fries’ work 
