
          flower and fruit to Dr. Engelmann.
 He wishes to compare it with others of
 kindred affinity.


 I shall look for a long letter
 from you when I get to Napoleon giving
 me advice how I may best secure
 all the novelties I come across.


 With sentiments of esteem
 I am yours truly
 John M. Bigelow


 Prof [Professor] John Torrey M.D.
 67 Crosby St. N.Y. [New York]


 P.S. I enclose to Dr. Parry please forward
 to him if he is not in New York.
 Give my best Respects to your Kind
 family. Yours &.c. [etc.]
        