
          any time without reference to the
 operations of any one else.


 I have learned nothing of
 the Superintendent's intentions as
 to the Botanical or Zoological
 plates, but expect a visit from
 him shortly, when I shall 
 know. What I gather then
 I will write you.


 There is no time thus
 fixed for commencing the Nat.
 Hist. printing and I presume 
 you will have all the [leisure?]
 you wish for it or ought to!


 Very truly yours


 S.F. Baird


 Dr. Jno. Torrey
 NY

        