
          inquiry and give you further information.
The amount is a small matter to the
Government but of some little importance
to you, particularly in these times when
a few shillings are not to be despised.

We have had a visit from Professor
[Hosford?] who is about to introduce his [bead?]
powder into the army. We have also had a
call as it were from Professor Moffit
of Princeton who gave us all the news from
the college and surroundings Dr Hodge
and his wife were on a visit to this
city during the battle. Mrs Hodge was
exceedingly anxious as to the result. Her
brother Gen. Hunter and her son Sam [inserted:l]. [Stocklow?]
were together in the thickest of the fight. The
former was wounded severely but not dangerously
the latter escaped unhurt.

Friday I have not been able to get off
but hope to do this afternoon - I called at the
navy [crossed out: yard] department but did not see Sherwood
who had come to New-York Truly as ever your
Friend

Joseph Henry

Dr John Torrey
        