
          Phil [Philadelphia] Dec'r. [December] 18th / 47


 To Dr [Dear] Droctor


 Mr Brackenridge is much
 in want of Raddi's Ferns of Brazil
 or the work may be called Raddi's
 Fillicum Braziliensis, his [inserted: is] also much
 in want of Gaudichaud's Bot [Botany] of 
 Freycinet's voyage. I pray you to 
 write me care of Lea & Blanchard 
 Phil'a [Philadelpha] and tell me whether it is
 possible for me to get either or
 both of the works in this country.


 I shall leave on Saturday next
 for Washington


 With great respect
 Yours truly
 J Drayton


 To Dr J Torrey
 Princeton
        