
          group of 2 or 3 species), and have been considerably interrupted, 
 or I should have written you sooner, tho' I wished 
 to acknowledge the receipt of your parcel first. But do not 
 stint your letters, which I assure you, my dear friend, are 
 always most welcome. How did dear Herbert bear the 
 new operation? I wish I could see the little fellow. 


 With kind remembrances to all at Princeton, when you 
 see them, I remain, Yours affectionately 


 A. [Asa] Gray


 Cambridge, 5 Dec. [December] 1842,


 Prof. [Professor] John Torrey 


 Medical College 


 67 Crosby St. [Street]


 New York
        