
          nor even with himself, I suspect. You know all
 about his doings with [Charles] Wilkes, doubtless. He seems
 well & full of (botanical) bustle & energy. He
 was singularly unfortunate in missing Mrs. Torrey
 on the Monday he spent here. They seem to have
 dodged each other about, in a very annoying manner.


 I wish you to answer my Query as to your
 Carex Jamesii-- especially, after you have looked
 at the spec'ms [specimens] in the U.S. Expl'g Exp'n Coll'n [United States Exploring Expedition Collection].


 With best respects to Mrs. T [Eliza Torrey] & the young ladies


 I am My d'r [dear] friend
 Aff'y yrs. [Affectionately yours]
 Jno [John] Carey


 I am still feeble, & fit for little or
 nothing, but the Doctor has taken his leave
 of me-- which is something!
        