
          I have written what I had
not intended, but, I must say to
you, that the wind was from N.E.
all day yesterday, & the lower clouds
swift & abundant from the N.E., &
yet a thunder shower went over
the W. from 2 to 3 1/2 ^[added: [PM?]], clear
above. the lower wind & clouds, &
paying them no attention. Yet,
the rain came near the earth from
the N.E. with [?] a wind, which
the shower moved [?] along
from the N.W. throwing out [streams?]
of lightning far on high.

I wish to come & see your
family again, my high regards,
& cordially I am

C. Dewey

Dr. J. Torrey LL.D.
        