
          colors and texture agreed with Dr Mitchell in
name; therefore calls it so. Will you analyze
some of that, which Pomeroy sent to the Lyceum,
and send me the report immediately.
Though I am by no means responsible for
the error, if [crossed out: there] it is [barytes?]; yet I shall
be, if hereafter I am not correct, since it
has been questioned. Do attend to it immediately
be very accurate and careful. I wish, if
possible, you could send me the result in season
to be laid before the Troy Lyceum on the evening
of Monday the 11th [incl.?] Let me have it as soon
as possible at any rate.

I believe I shall not leave Albany {hole in paper]
two or three weeks. Websters say, if they need [?}ished
immediately; but they have not enough of that
type to keep more than two [farms?] set up. If
Beck and I had a few additional explanations with
what you have already given; there would be no
need of [crossed out: sending] waiting for you to return the
proofs. You might make the few essential
corrections for the errata.

I am now preparing a missionary, of the
name Sevi Parsons, for examining the geology
of Jerusalem. He and another missionary are
to reside permanently in Jerusalem. He says, he
will follow my directions minutely, and make
us acquainted with the geology of Syria as familiarly,
as we now are with [added: that of] New England.

Your friend
Amos Eaton

Dr. John Torrey.

        