
          I have the pleasure of receiving a letter from Prof. Lindley 
in which he states the perfect willingness of the Hort. Soc. to
send us the articles we wish of mentions some american plants 
as desiderata which I shall be happy to supply. Prof. Lindley 
states that he is anxious to propose me as a corresponding member 
of the Hrt Society and request " a recomendatory certificate from Dr 
Torrey" such being the usual form before foreign members can 
be ballotted for. It is perhaps hardly necessary for me to say
that I should be much pleased to become a member. Perhaps
you will oblige me by forwarding me a note containing the
half dozen necessary words or if you write soon to Mr Lindley
recollect it in your letter.
AJD 
        