
          as an exhibit which [added: would] have done honor to any nation, and worthy
 the descendants of the patriots who conquered at Salamis and Thermopylae.


 I must finish. Try to rememer me and my requests a little time
 longer, I hope to [added: be] at hand to take care of my business myself before
 a very long time [crossed out: be] shall elapse. Till then believe me
 yours truly
 Wm. [William] Cooper 


 [Thrip 20 1/2?]


 [Address block:]
 Dr. John Torrey
 Warren Street
 New York


 [In Torrey's hand:]
 William Cooper
 October 19th-24th 1822
 Rec'd Jan'y 4th 1823


 P.S I expect to be in Italy till the middle March. If you should have an
 opportunity by a vessel for this port write to me care of Mr. Ombrosi
 American Consul Florence if you think it can arrive by that time.
        