
          at, & little time will be left for me to spend with my plants.


 In Charlotte where I preach our Church appears to be advancing,
 but the prospect in Lincoln is any thing but promising.
 Last Sabbath afternoon I preached there to but four!
 In all this section of country there appears to be but little
 mor than a nominal religion atpresent, & the spiritual good
 of preaching & publich worship is hardly visible im any denomination.
 Thus far I have only endeavored to make Christians and 
 not Episcopalians, but the result of my efforts is known only to him
 who searcheth the heart.


 Prof John Torrey
 New York
 N.Y.


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 New-York
 Feb 23


 Tell what you conclude upon this Carex.


 Let me hear from you, my dear Sir, as often as you can
 conveniently write, and believe


 most truly yours


 M.A. Curtis.
        