
          12 Sept [September] 1839


 Dr. John Torrey


 And [Answered] Dec [December] 20th


 Dear Sir,


 I send you the saxifraga which has fixed your attention;
 why did you not keep it at once? When I [?] anything to
 a magister sciention, I always understand that he is welcome
 to the rarities or novelities that be may find in the parcel;
 I am sorry there were not many others to repay you for
 the trouble I have given you. This collection of Dr Hale
 is really interesting; I have no doubt but you will make
 out 10 or 12 new species. I am very thankful for 
 the thorough examination you have made of my
 plants; Their arrival has revived my failing proposities for
 the science. Having no time in the day, I have spent two
 nights in reviewing them. I have not seen your paper 
 on the Empetrum Couradii; but I hope to receive it with 
 a specimen of this rare species. I have a sacale sample
 of [?] Nuttallia cerasiformis from Nuttall.


 This saxifraga, I have received from Jacob Wolle
 of Bethlehem. I have wrritten to him to send me
 for your several specimens with  [crossed: the local] designation of
 locality and time of flowering. I requested him 
 also to send me all his doubtful plant; I know him
        