
          I have paid some attention to the Carices and shall 
have some observations to offer. Carex vesicaria (Linn.) 
grows abundantly in the Meadows on the Banks 
of Conn. [Connecticut] at Middletown. I have compared it 
with my German specimens and have no 
hesitation in saying it is the true plant 
and the Carex ampullacea grows in Philipstown 
another thing Dr. Torrey ventured to think differently 
in his note on C. ampullacea. I have collected 
a number of Specimens for you. They are not 
however dry yet. I have also some other 
interesting plants for you that will send at a
convenient opportunity. It would give me 
great satisfaction to see you at this place. 
Your correspondence would be very gratifying
to me, and am always happy to hear from 
you though I am aware that your 
duties will not give you much spare 
time. Let me hear from you soon. 
Will you have the kindness to send me 
Nuttalls Travels in the Arkansan Territory. 
Send it over to Dr. Bacon and he will 
forward it.

Yours Sincerely,
Joseph Barratt

Dr. Torrey

[left margin] 
Grass no 1 in 
package is 
Pan. [Panicum] amarum  
No 2. Uniol. spic. [Uniola spicata]
        