
          Recd Nov 3 1860
 Ansd Nov 6


 Prof J Torrey, New York


 My dear Sir,


 I have safely arrived by the Arabia, from 
 my visit to Europe. I had the pleasure to pass
 an agreeable evening with our friend Dr. Gray,
 and I expected to pay you my respects, at my
 passage through New York; but on hearing
 [crossed out : of] that my old mother in law was very sick
 at my house, I hurried through N. [New] York, 
 without stopping.


 My visit to my native country has been
 full of enjoyments. I have met with a large
 family of nephews and nieces, all prosperous
 and affectionate; and I have seen improvements
 in everything, which to my French
 heart has been a source of happiness all
 the time. I have cultivated friendships; but
 scarcely paid any attention to our favorite
 science
        