
          July 13, 1855


 Dear Dr.


 Seaman has just
 advertised for proposals
 to do Botanical plates
 on copper. I presume however
 he would agree to engraving
 on stone.


 Send on your proposal
 in behalf of Prestele at once.
 Address direct to Mr. 
 Seaman and send me 
 copy.


 Yours truly
 SF [Spencer Fullerton] Baird


 Dr. Jno. Torrey
 NY

        