
          Washington
April 1st 1856

My Dear Dr

We shall be much
pleased with a visit from
your daughter Jane and the
friend you mention who is to 
accompany her.

I have written to Miss Beck
as to the locality of her father's Herbarium
and will inform you in
regard to it as soon as I receive
the information.

The weather still continues
remarkably cold for the season
We certainly have had a wonderful
winter

I remain very truly
your friend & [sevn't?]
Joseph Henry

J. Torrey
        