
          He took Influenza &
complained of a pain in the
head for some weeks. I wished 
him to go out of town, but
he could not. It is possible
he will go to Sweden to
the meeting of scavans [savants] there.

Dear Hooker does not wholly 
regain his health, & [illegible]
has not been well for a year
or two. Joseph I believe
is to marry soon. We wish 
he was appointed Sub. to
the Kew Garden.

Mr. Lowell & his family
were well at Amsterdam
last week. He goes to Greece 
& winters late in Italy.

God bless you, my dear
Friend.

Afft yrs [Affectionately yours]
F. Boott

Dr. Torrey.
        