
          San Francisco Jan 22. 71. [1871]


 Dr. John Torrey, New York.


 My dear Doctor,


 Your kind and welcome
 letter of Dec 17th has
 been received. Let me first thank
 you for your kind attention.


 The matter concerning our Proceedings
 I will tend to at the 
 next meeting. We will be most
 happy to complete your set.


 The Darlingtonia roots were
 collected by Mr. Robinson
 himself.


 Dr. Cooper is not rooting or
 doing anything in our line.

        