
          to compare notes with him and supposed I should have time
enough before he was ready to print. I hope you will hold on
till you can see me or the specimens intended  for your
use. There are here certainly several very distinctly
[makered?] varieties that I have studied closely and am desirous
to usher to your editorial notice or I must do it myself
After all that has been said in the book there is much
confusion and it will be a miracle if Dr Gray and
yourself have cleared all up. I intend to prepare
a paper on those of this place, and therefore should
like to go in concert in this matter and compare notes
and views first. I have examined them in the growing state
and therefore know them thoroughly.

My intention is to visit the city of N [New] York in a few days on a flying
visit. I have been hindered by the printing of my labels and
notes for the willows. I have only the last part of the proof sheet
to correct and it is done. If I send you a sheet by post for
your correction and advice you do me the favour
to look it over critically and give me your advice.
If I do conclude to stop the printer till you can examine the
proof may I beg the  favour of an early return of the sheet.
I have much to say, but am obliged to close at once
or delay till the next post.

Yours with great regard
J Barratt

Dr J Torrey

In one of my late communications I stated my fear respecting
Mr SB [Samuel Botsford] Buckley and wished to know if you had heard from him [illegible].
at length I had a letter from him dated October 2d which came
to hand on the 15th and the next morning I wrote you were it not
for this fact, I should not have been certain of the date of my
last letter, but I trust by this time the election being over
the postmaster has sent my letters. I desired Buckley to send
me the Croomia by letter. He had read your [Itera?] and was delighted with it
I cannot now give you the particulars of this letter, but will bring it
with me

[in margin]
Herbarium paper. The mill in this place was stopped a short time before the time when my order
was to be completed. I have made arrangements at another place where samples have
been sent. They wait for my order or presence I will go but must try to see
you first in New York. Write me immediately if you want my
Composita [Compositae]. I will not have put you of much longer being
desire to confer with the editors of the Flora.                                                                           

        