
          San Antonio Texas


 Jany [January] 23. 1853.


 Dear Sir:


 Your kind letter of Decr. [December] 23rd
 came to hand yesterday. I arrived here
 also yesterday from Eagle Pass on my way home.
 Dr. Parry left several days since and will probably
 be with you by the time you receive this.
 On account of some small difficulties in getting
 our baggage along Mr. Schott remained back
 with our pack mules & baggage but will probably
 be here this evening, whence he will haste as fast
 as possible to Washington. If you see Dr. Parry
 give him my kindest regards and say to him
 I will write him as soon as I get on board
 a steamer for home, when I shall have full
 leisure. I will also write you again in
 answer to your two last letters which I have
 received since my visit to Santa Rosa Mex [Mexico].
 I will also give you then some account of it.
 I write now for the purpose of requesting you 
 to direct your letters to my residence "Lancaster
 Ohio." I hope to be there soon. I have received
 letters from Dr. Engelmann & Mr. Wright.


 With sentiments of high respect
 I am yours truly
 John M. Bigelow


 Prof [Professor] John Torrey MD.
        