
          intelligence sufficient to take a lively interest
in the experiments and modesty enough to prevent
all [?] - He appeared perfectly
willing to do anything however humble
it may be - I find it of great
importance in experimenting to have
some person with whom I can talk on
the subject in the way of sharpening
myself- In the act of communicating
my half formed conceptions to others
they insensibly take a more definite
shape in my own mind. Mr G. will
inform you concerning our experiments
which I intend immediately to place
before the Phil. Society. Until they
are published I do not wish them to
be [crossed out: spoken of] mentioned

The college is not yet in funds but
the treasury will be replenished in a few
days when I will attend to your money
affairs as you directed

Saxton promised to visit me during
the vacation - if he does so I will
recollect the affair of the Gallery

Your Friend

Jos. Henry
To Dr Torrey
        