
          Pitchstone, Obsidian. [crossed out: Fuller's earth]

Write to be by mail that you
will have them put up as soon or possible,
the I may know you are alive. It is
discouraging to write to you, for I never
get an answer. If you are dead tell 
me so — if you are alive I will take
pains to accommedate you as much as
you do me. I can send you handsome
specimens of green tourmaline, rubies
and jasper if you want them.

In haste yours—
Amos Eaton.

Mr. John Torrey

I have a few doubtful plants. To whom
shall I send them for examination? 
I shall send nothing till I hear from you.

AE.
        