
          of the copy. I hope [added: therefore] it may come out well. We
rely chiefly on Wright for [added: selecting] new things. Bull has
made a full index to your botany1st and 2d [?]
[added: He has] put a copy of his index into mine, which I find
very convenient.

Do send me the name of the plant, which I published
under the name Torreya in a former edition.
I lent your letter on that subject, and I cannot
find it; though it may have been returned.
You will see how I [dispense?] of it at p. 63.

You must give me some items of what
I must say, about your botany, in my preface.
I will [?] your memoranda, and do right.
I never puff in my old age; Though I am 
now wheezing with the tisic. [crossed out: ?]

I should be very glad of your old (7th ed) notes
How can I get it I have just corrected proof to
page 224. I have wasted to this 18th Feb. for
a fellow to carry this &c.[etc.] . Now he is not going.

Dr. John Torrey M.D.
New York
        