
          departure, to me was quite unexpected,
I had not heard of his illness. He
was a very amiable gentleman
and though not in the first rank
as to form of intellect he possessed
many estimable qualities.

Professor Alexander has given
us two lectures on eclipses with
a particular account of the expedition
to Labrador. The last of these especially
was in Alexander's best style. He
threw away his usual manner and
became impressively eloquent.

I remain as ever truly
You friend
Joseph Henry

Dr John Torrey
        