
          laborious work will be able to
 recuperate. I mentioned your desire
 to Dr. Rogers of obtaining a
 copy of his report upon the [?]
 return of [coins?], & Mr. Barkley's method
 of [?] it. He said he
 thought he had some of them left
 & if so, you should have one. [?]
 will persevere in these applications.


 At last the spring is opening &
 the season of flowers is approaching,
 in which I hope to enjoy myself.
 Were it not for such anticipations
 the humdrum of professional
 life would be a dreary waste.
 I recollect what you once stated
 in my presense years ago when Prof [Professor]
 of Chemistry that you had to pursue
 your botany "[?]! I [?] the [?].


 Very truly yours,
 J. Carson


 Prof John Torrey,
 St Marks Place

        