
          The Sec'y. [Secretary] of War has made no demand
 for an additional grant
 for RR Surveys as perhaps he does
 not wish to take the wind out of the 
 sails of the next Cabinet.


 The Land Commissioner has recommended
 that a Geologist be sent
 out to N. Mexico to report upon the
 silver mines of that locality. No
 action has as yet been taken in
 that regard.


 Is the field still open in the 
 City for a commercial analyst?
 When you send me your preface
 drop me a line &


 Believe me
 Yours Sincerely
 Thomas Antisell


 Prof. John Torrey M.D.
        