
          I am very sorry to learn the cause of Dr. Short's
failure to visit me. He promised certainly
to be in West Chester, soon after I saw him
in Philada [Philadelphia], in June last; and I could not
account for the disappointment. It would
have been a rare treat, to have had you both
at once, in our village, as indeed your
presence, singly, would be not less of a rarity:
for neither of you has yet done us that
honor. I hope you will not permit your
intimation of a visit to pass into forgetfulness.
I shall be too glad to see you under my
humble roof.

I was, as you suppose, delighted 
to receive Dr. Gray's letter, and to
hear both of their pleasant progress on
their journey, and of the great improvement
of Mrs. Gray's health. I trust they will
find health & pleasure in all their wanderings,
and that the Doctor will satisfactorily obtain
the objects of his mission. If I were thirty
years younger, I should like to be an attaché
to that embassy. With great respect, I
remain, Dear Sir, your old & much-obliged
Friend,
Wm Darlington

Prof. John Torrey, M.D.
Princeton, N.J.
        