
          you purchase by inquiring of  "Messrs Woodhull 
 & Smith Front Street, New York". They are [crossed out : very]
 acquainted with a trader at this post (Flotard)
 who intends to charter a vessel for Palatki [Palatka] on 
 the St. Johns River - to sail in November -
 if you should have an opportunity to send
 to  Palatki [Palatka] [crossed out : before] sooner. You can direct
 to [added : me at] Camp King, Seminole Agency - care of 
 E. Rogers. Goods from New York for this
 section of the country are landed always
 at Palatki [Palatka] and boated or wagoned to the 
 interior.


 How much do you suppose would 
 be sufficient to defray the expenses of a medical
 education, including board? if I 
 should resign my present profession.


 Give my respects to Mrs Torrey and believe 
 me - with great esteem yours sincerely
 B R [Bradford Ripley] Alden


 P.S.


 The surgeon at this post has in addition to these
 books I have mentioned - Gregorys practice of 
 Physicians, Cooper & Travers' Surgical Essays -
 Coxes Medical Dispensatory.
 The books which he has you need not send me.

        