
          I know not whether I shall visit him
 & his dear good little wife this fall, or
 not-- tho' they both of them kindly &
 pressingly desire it. You say very truly
 that there is still much to be learned concerning
 plants that have been often described
 even by good Botanists-- & the remark
 applies to some very common species. 


 I did not send you a copy of my
 review of [Asa] Gray's Books, as he told me that
 you took one from Boston. Not that
 it is of much consequence, any way,
 but I wish to keep so valued a friend
 au courant with all my doings-- val.
 [gerant?].


 I hope I shall not be
 disappointed in the pleasure which
 I count upon, in seeing you shortly,
 & in the meantime, I am
 Yrs. [Yours] very truly & aff'y [affectionately]
 Jno [John] Carey


 My best repects to Mrs. T. [Eliza Torrey] & the young ladies.
 I believe brother Sam's [Samuel Thomas Carey] family return
 to town this week. Perhaps you can
 manage to spend a forenoon with me
 & then pick a bone at his house. Think of
 this. He is rather better in health, & will be
 very glad to see you, I know. 
        