
          to New York in the course of next month 
and see such of the Trustees as you may
think is desireable to speak with in regard
to the matter. I know that Bache would
also take a lively interest in promoting your
comfort and I doubt not his words would
have much weight with the Trustees.
There is much good feeling in the world
but it frequently requires to be stimulated
into activity before it is available in
doing good deeds.

Mrs Henry, Mary, William, and myself 
are again at home. I was much occupied
in the business which has accumulated
during my absence and in the current
operations of the Instution.

I remain as ever
Your friend

Joseph Henry

Dr John Torrey

P.S. If you wish to write
to me entirely confidential
enclose your letter in an
outer envelope and on the inner
write Private
        