
          Washington
 21st June 1854


 Dear Sir


 I propose sending my
 report to Congress not later than the
 15th proximo. Will you have the kindness
 to inform me whether there were
 any plants among the small collection
 from Chile worthy of describing?
 We have also ample funds for illustrations
 should any be needed and if
 not already done they may be put 
 in hand whenever you think proper.


 Yours respectfully & truly
 J.M. Gilliss


 Dr John Torrey
 New York

        