
          on the appearances (unusual) of light since the prevalence
 of the Cholera in New York. Is it mere imagination, or
 matter of fact? How is Mr Mc[Straine?] - what are his
 prospects for the future? I have heard nothing lately concerning
 his appointment of Bishop.


 Give my respects to Mrs Torrey and accept
 the assurances of my esteem


 Yours affectionately
 BR [Bradford Ripley] Alden


 25


 Aug 22


 Dr John Torrey
 Corner of Carleton and Varick Sts
 New York City


 Bradford Alden
 Augt [August] 21, 1832
 Recd [Received] Sept [September] 20th
 Ansd [Answered] Oct [October] 18th

        