
          It is now only a few days
 since I secured in fine
 fruit the 8 specimens of
 Heracleum lanatum for 
 you For several years
 [part of?] the locality has
 had its specimens destroyed
 either by the scythe or 
 by collectors for the seeds
 This year I succeeded 
 and have some notes on 
 the plant.


 I have many good things
 and many mss [manuscript] observations
 when I have time to
 breathe and look round.


 Pray let me hear from
 you in haste
 Truly yours,
 J Barratt


 To Dr Torrey  

        