
          As Mr. Lyon may afford you [crossed out: some] an opportunity of
obtaining minerals from the West perhaps you will
have no objection to introduce him to the Lyceum.

I have many things to say but have not time to
write this morning. Will take another opportunity.

I send you an unfinished Letter, what will serve
to shew that I had begun to answer your kind Letter
of Aug 23.

Shall be very happy to hear from you when you
find a moments leisure for writing. I cannot visit
NY at present. Am desirous to know how
you prosper and the Chemistry proceeds in NY.

I read Dr. Bush's reply in the American, which was very
severe. Have just seen the last number of Silliman [Silliman's journal, i.e. the American Journal of Science].
Find L Beck [Louis Beck] is anticipating you with the mosses.
He is a very industrious fellow, fond of appearing in the
journal. I want exceeding to talk to you on
Chemistry as well as other matters exceedingly.

You said nothing of Mrs. Torrey, your charming wife, in your
last. Hope she is not the less interesting if you are
much taken up with science. Do present my respects
to her, since you know how highly I esteem her.

I am, Dear Doctor,
Very Truly
Yours, 
J Barratt

To Dr. Torrey
        