
          Liberty, Bedford Co. Va.
 Decr. [December] 27, 1869


 Dr. Torrey:


 Dear Sir, Since my 
 return from the North I have 
 been very busily engaged in
 selecting and arranging specimens 
 for mounting in my new Herb'm [Herbarium],
 which I think I shall be able to
 complete this Winter provided I
 can obtain the proper supply of
 materials. Knowing your willingness
 to aid young students of the
 science like myself, and that you
 are perfectly posted in everything
 pertaining thereto. I venture to 
 ask you to do me me [sic] a great favor,
 provided you can do so with but
 very little trouble to yourself,
 namely, to purchase for me a
 quantity of Herbarium paper.
        