
          Smithsonain Institution
Oct 11th 1851

My Dear Dr

Professor Baird informs me
that there is now nothing to prevent
on his part the immediate printing of
your Memoir I trust therefore that
it will be passed throught the press
without further loss of time

Do not forget to send us the list
of names for the distribution of copies
of the Memoir - We shall not forget
to send you a lot for salting down
for furture uses.

I arrived here on Wednesday morning
found all things in good condition and
all hands are now at the bellows

I remain as ever
truly yours
Joseph Henry

Dr John Torrey over
        