
          The collections I have here can not be
 be sent to the states before spring when
 the regular trains cross the plains.
 I have been and am still as busy as
 I can be packing up my things to send
 home then and also preparing for my
 long and arduous trip across the
 Colorado valley. Be kind enough to write
 me at your leisure with regard to the
 disposition of my Boundary plants.
 Dr. P. [Perry] says that I need not fear that he
 or Schott will Wrightyize me out of
 my proper rights. Direct to San
 Francisco California. I do not know
 when we will get home.


 With sentiments of the highest 
 esteem I am yours &.C. [etc.]
 John M. Bigelow


 Prof. [Professor] John Torrey M.D.
        