
          I have annexed names (in a great
 many instances incorrect) or a number,
 for the convenience of reference. 


 Should you desire better specimens, or
 any information, with regard to any of
 the species sent, or of such as I may
 hereafter collect, it will afford me
 great pleasure, as far as practicable,
 to make out, & send them.


 Please direct, for me to Alexandria, La.,
 & if parcels, to the care of Mess'rs Peroux,
 Arceul & Co. N. [New] Orleans.


 Very respectfully y'rs [yours]
 Josiah Hale


 Professor Torrey
        