
          The only good apology I can make for the bad
 appearance of plants is the scarcity of paper
 and want of other necessary materials. But I
 must acknowledge my indebtedness to the kindness
 of your friend Mr. Wright by whose kind and 
 accomodating [accommodating] spirit I have been enabled to get 
 along at all. He has my sincere thanks.


 Some parts of the season here are beautiful for
 drying & preserving plants but at others--the rainy
 season--it requires great care. You will find 
 some of my plants spoiled from this reason and
 the multiplication of business consequent on my
 regular duties in the Commission.


 Be pleased to acknowledge the receipt of this as
 well as the Boxes of plants. They are marked [letter 'B' in a box]
 in addition to the directions.


 I understand Col [Colonel] Graham has sent
 Mr. Wrights collections to Dr. Gray.


 With Sentiments of high regard


 I am yours &c. [etc.]


 John M. Bigelow


 Prof. [Professor] John Torrey
        