
          ps.
 I purposed [added: sending] as you must be aware a very fine arranged
 set of all my willows to Dr. Hooker, and if I do not
 send them early this spring it will be because I
 am anxious to exend my observations and increase
 my collection, as well as to mature my obversations
 by further watchfulness. 


 I have many interesting particulars to communicate
 relative to [crossed out: these] this Genus, but it would not be worth 
 my while to enter upon it now, since I will
 resume it when I meet you again and that
 I hope will be soon Thank you for your
 very kind invitation It does me good
 to visit your hospitable and beautifu [beautifu] House
 You said nothing respecting your family
 trust they are well
 be so kind as present my best respect to Mrs. Torrey
 and accept very much from yours 
 J Barratt


 For Dr Torrey.
        