
          Philad [Philadelphia] May 22nd, 1843

 My dear friend,

 The time for our anniversary is drawing near + [and]
 I am looking forward with  pleasure as among its events
 that of seeing you again. We must have a long talk about
 that Journal of which I hear [?] nothing since
 yours except from D. Jackson + [and] others through Mr. [Nicoluh?].
 That he may talk this + [and] other matters over to the best advantage
 I [hope?] that you will take up your quarters with me while
 you are in the city, coming as early as you can + [and] staying
 as long. Is your paper ready?

 Mrs. Bache unites with me in kindest
 regards to you  + [and] yours.

 Very truly yours, A.D. Bache [Alexander Dallas Bache] 

 Dr. Torrey
        