
          No. 2069 Smithsonian Institution
 Washington, D.C. October 12 1859


 Dear Doctor


 All right. The
 extras of Mex [Mexican] Bound. [Boundary]
 have been found. I go
 up in a day or two to see
 about them. I will then
 find out how many copies
 there are. You will probably 
 get the bill soon for printing.


 I have the package
 of plants you refer to from
 Mex. [Mexican] Boundary. Will send 
 it in by first opportunity.
 It is very small.


 Write to Prof. [Professor] Henry about 
 the Herbarium and I will
 support the application.


 Forever yours in a hurry
 SF [Spencer Fullerton] Baird


 Dr. Jno Torrey


 [written 90 degrees to body of letter, in left margin]:
 Do you know any body who would like to give a couple
 of hundred dollars more or less for a collection of Arctic 
 plants such as Mr. Kennicott pack up next year
 about Fort Simpson on the Mackenzie.
        