
          that this same rough manner succeeds better than
the most polished written lectures. Give your auditors
real matter in a clear intelligible method, and
no one will stop to criticize your style. I overwhelm
them with materials and give them no time to criticize.

Yours in [sincerity?]
Amos Eaton

Amos Eaton
Nov. 5th 1819
Recd. Nov 19th

Dr. John Torrey at Greenwich
Care of Wm. [William] Torrey Esq.
New York
        