
          I remain in the country for this winter and shall<span class='line-break'>
</span> endeavor to penetrate the interior so as to reach the <span class='line-break'>
</span> most northern points by [spring?].<span class='line-break'>
</span>

 The work of the last season, interupted [interrupted]<span class='line-break'>
</span> as it had been, is however, under the circumstances<span class='line-break'>
</span> satisfactory.<span class='line-break'>
</span>

 With deep regret I sign myself<span class='line-break'>
</span> Wm [William] H. Dall<span class='line-break'>
</span> Chief of Scientific Corps W. U [?] Ex, [Western Union, Russian Extension]<span class='line-break'>
</span>

 Dr. John Torrey<span class='line-break'>
</span> New York<span class='line-break'>
</span>

 P.S. It is with a heavy heart that I send<span class='line-break'>
</span> you this bad news. I have determined to do<span class='line-break'>
</span> the most I can, to follow out his plans to a<span class='line-break'>
</span> successful conclusion. He was more to me<span class='line-break'>
</span> than a brother.<span class='line-break'>
</span>

 Sorrowfully yours<span class='line-break'>
</span> W H Dall
        