
          If we took the Major's paper, we
 would want all. Not merely the
 descriptions of new species, but the commentaries 
 and lists of the old.


 What kind of a paper could
 be made on general Botany of California
 including Rich, Fremont, Emory, Parry,
 Douglas, Harting etc. describing new and
 mentioning old. Might include exploring
 expedition species, by name but
 not describe.


 We received yesterday proofs
 of 12 plates of Harvey's memoir. Look
 very well. There will be 60 in all.
 He proposes to send mss [manuscript] by Dr. Gray.
 What number of copies can we sell
 in this country, colored and uncolored.
 What number in Europe. Of course
 you can only approximate, but please 
 give us your ideas by return of mail,
 as it is necessary to send immediate word
 to Harvey with regard to striking off the
 plates. The cost to purchasers will
 be a minimum. 


 Very truly yours
 SF [Spencer Fullerton] Baird


 Dr. John Torrey
 Princeton

        