
          whether he would be willing
 to go under such circumstances.
 It is by no means certain that
 he can get the place as partial
 arrangements have already been
 made to fill it, but it is possible
 that if prompt action be 
 taken, that it may be secured.


 Let me know therefore
 as speedily as possible Mr. 
 Hogg's views on the subject.


 Ever yours
 Spencer F [Fullerton] Baird


 Dr. Jno. Torrey
 New York

        