
          My dictionary is still in my own hands;
though published in Howe's name. All you
cause to be purchased is so much gain
to me. For they are all sold on commission
for my benefit.

My Northern States Botany ought
to be published, but my subscription list
will not yet warrant it. Perhaps it never
will, if so many works are coming out. Your 
saying that Le Comt [John Eatton Le Conte] was soon to publish
his, was the principal cause of my
deferring it. If he goes on, I will send him
my new species and original remarks.
I intend to write a minute amount of the 
Geology and Natural history of Williamston
and its environs, not for publication.

My respects to Doctors Rae & [Wymkoop?]

Yours ec.
Amos Eaton

Mr. John Torrey.
        