
          Recd [Received] April 23. - Ansd [Answered] & sent his [packet?] April 25th.


 Athens, April 18th. 1853.


 Dr Torrey


 Respected Sir


 As a Student
 of the College of Physicians and Surgeons
 I take the liberty of asking you to
 please accept the enclosed check for
 $17.00. & to be so kind as to send me in return
 your ticket for the session of 1852 [L3?].


 I was present at the medical lectures
 of your college last [crossed out: year] winter and took 
 out my Matriculation ticket and those
 of the several Professors with the exception 
 of yours which I regretted exceedingly.


 I was unable then to obtain your ticket 
 though I took the liberty of attending your 
 lectures from not having enough funds at
 the time but intended doing so later in 
 the season. I was then prevented from 
 acting as I wished as I was called home
 in a great hurry by the severe illness
 of my sister whom I am happy to say

        