
          Williams College May 22. 1818.

Dear Sir,

A letter from our friend Eaton, implies 
that I have sent some specimens of some
kind to Dr. Mitchill. I have sent nothing except
a little amount of the [approrous?] of a part of the 
shore of lake Erie. This I thought would be communicated 
to the Lyceum if he thought proper, 
or be reserved for his own use, if he had any
for it. Perhaps however I did not understand
him, or he your letter.

I now send a
box of minerals, in it is a shell specimen,
particularly for you. I wish to know its name.
I would send you some bugs, but can not
now do it.

As I have often heard your
name from Mr. Eaton, I take the liberty to
address you a letter. If you will be so good
as to write me any thing, that I can forward, 
which may be of consequence to the Lyceum
I should be happy to attend to it.

With high esteem, Yours etc.

Chester Dewey

John Torrey M. D

        