
          Recd March 24th 1837
And March 25

Dr Torrey

My dear Sir

Allow me the pleasure of
introducing my friend Mr. C.M. Hovey of Boston,
the editor of the excellent "Magazine of Horticulture"
published in the place. He would like to take a
peep at your fine herbarium and any attentions
you may have it in your power to show him will
oblige me

Most truly your
A.J. Downing

PS I have not written you very lateely because I
knew you to be deeply engaged. But I shall hope
to hear from you soon. My Jan. No. of Silliman is awaiting
me in town the river being yet closed. I am anxious to
read Dr. Gray's article which I suppose it contains. Do 
you know whether the drawings of [grass?] are to be engraved for
my article?

Tell Mrs. T that he bouquest is not yet faded! but 
shall make its appearance in the first boat
        