
          In the event of you being absent, if Mrs. Torrey should open
 this letter she will confer a favor by forwarding it, or the
 substance of it to the Dr. I purpose being in the City in 2 or
 3 days at furthest ([Dr?]) and shall talk over the whole
 matter. I hope Mrs. Torrey will fully concur with me in the
 steps I have so far taken.


 Will Dr. Torry please to add up a note to the Revd. W. [Walter] Colton
 Care of Mess [Messrs.] Leavitt & Lord or meet him if perfectly
 convenient and talk with him on the matter I have
 been writing about.


 I have much to say but am compelled to close
 this letter at once to be in time for the mail.


  JB.


 P.S. I have named in my letters this day to Mr C [Colton]
 the attention I have paid to Marine production and
 that I possess a fine collection of marine algae
 You were so kind as furnish me with many
 of the duplicates out of your Herbarium.


 I wish you would write me immediately, if in the
 City, I will take the next boat and come and talk over
 the matter but do not fail to write at once to the
 Secretary.

        