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 Rec'd. [Received] Apr 8th
 Ans'd. [Answered] through 8th. May


 Ogdensburgh March 31st 1836


 My Dear Sir


 The Bill providing for the geological
 survey of the State has passed the assembly and probably
 soon become a law. 


 The Bill contemplates the appointment of 8 geologists and
 I have concluded to place my name on the list of candidates. 
 My name has been presented to the
 Governor and I have just recieved information
 that he will make no appointments without first
 consulting Drs. Torrey and Beck as to the qualifications
 of the candidates.


 You can have had but little or no personal knowledge
 of my qualifications, but I refer you with great
 pleasure to our friend Dr. Gray for information on
 that subject- he knows me intimately and has
 been a fellow labourer to some extent in numerological
 researches. 


 Should you be [crossed out: inclined to afford me your aid]
 convinced from his representation that I am 
 qualified to discharge the duty of Geologist with credit, 
 you will confer a very great favor by addressing
 a line to the Gov. stating your opinion. 


 If you should [crossed out: illegible] be inclined to aid me it will
 be important to have it attended to soon, as the
 Law will probably pass, and the appointments made
 in a short time. Dr. Gray will I hope attain
 the appointment of Botanist for I know of no one
 excepting yourself whose knowledge of the Botany
 of this state is so extensive. 


 With much consideration
 I remain yours
 I. B. Crawe


 Dr. Torrey

        