
          Dr. T. [Torrey]


 I have no means of importing now direct from Germany. 
 I can procure Kunth & Nees by an order 
 through Wiley & Putnam, but in that case the books will 
 be sent here to me, and there will be double expenses by 
 Express back & forth. Had you not best give your order 
 to W. & P. [Wiley & Putnam]? You hardly want Nees Agrostogr. [Agrostologia] Brasiliensis,
 do you?


 You shall have your way here when you come 
 and be as quiet as you please. Had you not best really 
 wind up before the 29th, as to lectures, and so make some considerable 
 stay? 


 Don't forget to write Sullivant, and praise his Musci! 
 I dare not touch a sort of American Bot. [Botanical] Journal, nor would 
 I load myself with all that anxiety & labor, constantly 
 securing every 3 months, or every month, on any account, even
 if sure it would be successful. I would gladly contribute to 
 a good Journal that any proper person would take charge 
 of. My [crossed out: other?] plan, however, [added: of which I spoke], I think I shall be able to 
 carry through without anxiety: but if it were periodical
 I [crossed out: would] [added: should] not dare to touch it. 


 Yours affectionately 
 A. Gray


 My travelling bag is still in Boston. 
 I have not opened the small parcel 
 I found at W. & P. [wiley & Putnam].
        