
          Recd [Received] Nor [November] 26.
and [Answered] 29th

Middletown Connt [Connecticut] Novr [November] 16, 1841.

My Dear Ffriend

Your letter of the 11th has come to hand. at the first 
spare moment I have finished the remaining Plants due 
to complete what I long since promised you. The Parcel 
is packed, and it is my expectation to forward it by 
Mr Needham now on his way to Africa. Mr. Needham
is a Young Theological a graduate of the Wesleyan University
and has a letter of Introduction to you. I can recommend him 
as a young man of worth and great zeal, and will do his 
utmost in what he undertakes. Mr Needham will 
make Collections of Plants &c in Africa. 
I learn from Mr. Needham, he has a set of specimens 
collected this season in the State of New-York near 
Buffalo. I have directed him to apprize you of the 
fact, and offer you the examination of the specimens
provided you desire to see them. Not having seen 
them [added: myself], I cannot see anything of their value. 
I made a list of books such as I thought may
be useful on his travels, and residence in 
Africa. Will you do me the great favour to look 
at this list, and offer Mr. N. [Needham] your advice 
I am aware how much your time is taken 
up, and have directed Mr. N. [Needham] to call when you 
are most relieved from the urgent duties of your
class. Any attention you may be shew Mr Needham 
will be duly appreciated by your constant friend 
J Barratt

Dr Torrey
        