
          We have had an extraordinary winter. By the Metr [Meteorological?] register I have kept, 
I find that from Octobr [October] 3d 1841 to March 25th 1842 there have been 18 falls of 
snow, amounting in all to 63 inches, but each fall of snow was so quickly
followed by thaw or rain it afforded scarcely any sleighing here,
and less snow [added: has remained on the ground] in winter than any season during my residence in N [North] America. 
I have kept full tables of the weather, but cannot at this time say more on this 
matter. I have had no intelligence this [winter?] from Mr. Buckley have you 
received anything from him. I have been expecting an arrival of plants.
Shall I send you other specimens of S. Torreyana [Suaeda torreyana] [mas?] for drawings [dry? new?] in flowers
and perhaps S rigida [Solidago rigida]. I have some thoughts on securing the coloring of this fine ament for you!

Prof J. Torrey MD
30 McDougal Street
New York

Single

April 15th a press of engagements has kept me from dispatching several letters and 
packages and this among the rest, which will I hope [added: now] find its way to the
post office. Let me say to you my much esteemed friend how desirous I
am to hear from you. don't let your letter be delayed like this sheet. 
This is a spring like morning, and the season very early. The willows more early than 
ever saw them!
        