
          I intend to observe it still further
 at Jefferson Barracks where I shall be
 stationed for some time to come.

 I am  sorry I cannot find
 time to visit Princeton. I leave
 for J.B. [Jefferson Barracks] today.

 Give my compliments to
 Prof. [Professor] Alexander in your astronomical dept. [department]
 with whom I had the pleasure of an
 acquaintance.

 Very truly & [?]
 your [?]
 B. Alvord

 Prof. [Professor] J. [John] Torrey
        