
          Middletown Feb [February] 8 1833


 My Dear Friend


 Your letter of the 5 came to hand yesterday
 I did not get it till late in the day
 I therefore closed the package of [willows] at
 once having an opportunity through this 
 very great kindness of my friend Mr Walkinson
 of this city who visits New York
 I hope to send you many more things and 
 even some other willows before you leave
 but should you not receive anything
 more I will write you more particularly
 in 2 or 3 days at furthest
 Mr Walkinson who conveys this letter will
 inform you when to send for the package
 in his charge


 Yours very Truly


 J [Joseph]Barratt


 To Dr Torrey
 NY [New York]


 Do let me hear again from
 you. I expect to see you before your departure to
 Europe. If you do not get away by
 the 16 let me know

        