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Report of Geol. [Geologist] 3rd
also Rep. Regents Univ. [Report of the Regents of the University of New York]

Albany, Dec. 9, 1839

Dear Sir

I have taken the liberty of enclosing 
to you a letter to I think Mr. Brown of Scotland
a gentleman whom you have more than once 
mentioned as one who would [digrestion?] in exchanging 
minls. [minerals]. I find by experience that it is 
worse than useless to attempt to obtain of American 
European specimens. They with our accord send the 
very refuse of this [foreign?] minl. [mineral], & I am determined 
often to little more expense this fall to abandon the 
project in toto. If you will do me the favor of 
addressing my letter soon & properly I shall be 
much obliged.

I have been thinking of procuring a 
good microscope since your recommendation while 
here & should any opportunity present itself by which 
I can obtain one in your city be so good as to engage 
it provisionally till I can [?] on the funds,
&c. My friend Mr. Darby of Geo. [Georgia] was here 
the other day. He returns to N. York in about 2 weeks. 
I have exhorted him to call on you. He is a very fine, 
clever, working man of exactly the right stamp. I may 
be of service to you, in consequence of his location.

I really hope you will give in on Annual Report 
this year. People will be better satisfied.

In great haste 
Yours 
most respectfully 
E. Emmons

Prof. J. Torrey.
        