
          1st That in mentioning his name as the person desirable to be 
 secured for this purpose. I disclaimed having any authority or
 permission to use his name, or Bache's, but did it simply on my 
 own responsibility, suggesting merely that these gentlemen might 
 accede to such plan, if properly presented. 2d, That whatever 
 Silliman may [crossed out: write]propose different from the above essentials, 
 is not my plan. If he makes any proposition which 
 they like, and will accept, very well. If not, and the right men 
 feel inclined to start a new Journal, on a comprehensive plan and of 
 high tone, I will be glad to collaborate in it. I think the best 
 part of the real science of the country can be concentrated in some 
 shape or other, and its weight be felt.


 Adieu, Yours affectionately


 A. [Asa] Gray


 Miss Jane Torrey


 Princeton


 New Jersey


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