
          last week congestion, much 
suffering, & yesterday she died 
in our arms. Her father 
& sister came on to-day, & 
we expect the rest of the family 
to-morrow. Jane is a 
good deal worn, with anxiety 
& labor, but bears it as well 
as we could hope.

You will excuse my not 
writing sooner for I think 
I owe you a letter. Our 
love to Mrs. Torrey, & to dear
Herbert. Jane says she
cannot go abroad without 
first making her a visit. 
I am hard driven, as you 
may imagine. The new ed. [edition]
of Text Book takes more time 
than I meant. Printing 
of Pl. [Plantae] Lindheimerianae goes on 
        