
          The appearance of the 3rd no. of the "Flora of the Northern
 Third [illegible] Sections has at last quieted the uneasiness
 of certain of the subscribers who I believe were becoming
 quite clamorous.  The printer of the "Compendium'"
 is also I am informed rather [illegible] & very naturally,
 if he cannot get a copy.  Haven't you too many irons in fire?


 W. Cooper
 Oct. 8th. 1822
 Recd. Oct. [?]
 Ansd. Oct. 17th


             Prof. John Torrey
                         West Point


 If I can do anything to prevent their [illegible] you 
 may [illegible] me.  But we can talk of this when we
 meet.  D.K. sends his love to you.  Present my
 respects to Madame & believe me yours


                                                                  W.C.
        