
          [crossed out: I susp] I suspect Mulder will be an interesting work 
 when he gets out of his metaphysics.


 I will send you the drawings of Prestele, and specimens 
 of his stone-cutting (what are capital) when 
 I get time. I have written to him to know at
 what price he can make [crossed out: cuttings] the stone-engravings.
 Would not Endicott like to have such a man? 


 You say you expect a visit from me, as soon 
 as I get through the Lowell Lectures. But that 
 is absolutely impossible. I must commence with my 
 College Classes at once, as I have little time enough 
 to accomplish my plans by July. And even then I can
 not leave here for any time. So you must 
 [illegible] come here, with Herbert and his Mother, and 
 as many more as you choose. 


 Have you not heard from Dr. Jackson about 
 Whitney? I desired him to write soon. 


 Tell Mrs. T. [Torrey] I will reply to her last epistle 
 very soon. This will inform her that I am well 
 again; but I can I am greatly pressed this week, and 
 cannot write again until the end of it. 


 You will be greatly shocked to hear that 
 Wright Boott has died, by his own hand!


 I shall soon be able to spare Sprague to 
 draw the Illicium, if it still holds on: But 
 I cannot spare him just yet. He has still to 
 copy the Red-Snow Bank from Ross, 18 feet long ! 
 finish two pieces of Algae, &c., &c. 


 In haste Ever truly Yours 


 A. Gray

        