
          Washington, D.C.
 Nov 3d 1854.


 Dear Sir:


 I have had the pleasure
 to review your letter of the 1st Nov.
 relating to the Report and illustrations
 of the collection of plants now in
 your hands. I shall be pleased
 to receive the report you propose
 associated with Prof Gray to make
 -and such drawings of plants as
 you designate.


 I am not now at liberty to
 contract for the engraving, but if
 practicable will endeavor to effect
 the arrangement you propose for
 it.


 Very truly yours
 E G Beckwith


 Prof. Jno. [John] Torrey
 96 St Marks Place
 New York

        