
          Albany May 20 1842

My dear sir

I received yours of the 16 inst. [instant] but 
have delayed a day or two to answer in hope 
of having something definite from the Comptroller 
in relation to pay, and I have been informed 
that the salaries will be paid soon.

But as it regards yourself I have [evidence?] 
that yours would be paid immediately 
for Dr. Beck & Mr. Vanuxem were paid in 
consideration of their being non-residents. 
I hope you will come up in the course of a 
week & come direct to my house. No. 95 Lydius 
St. I am very much obliged for the book, 
very much.

We are engaged in arranging the collection, it 
will occupy a longer territory.

The printers are calling loudly for "copy," 
no one at present being in the mill.

I do not know that I ever told you that the 
Governor had given me the charge of the Cabinet.

I wish I might hear from you when you 
propose being here. I propose being absent for a while 
soon, but should like to be here if possible when 
you come up.

In haste yours truly
E. Emmons

John Torrey Prof.
U. N.Y. [University of New York]

        