
          Your work will [?] perhaps [?] only if
you go fully into the Crypts.  Now his plan is good.
There is a [?] & [brevity?] in his popular works,
which [flood our..?]. I am glad to see your pros
pectus - advertisment.  Will you try for [?]? This
work will be great & [heavy?] - but you may find both
[sides?] ready to engage. I have recommended it to some
already, now [conclude?] with much respect your friend

C.D.

Chester Dewey
April 3rd. 1822
Recd April 10th

Dr. John Torrey
New York

Mr. Wright
        