
          [on the top fold of the page above the address:
 In consequence of my poor health & constant
 pressure of other duties I have been obliged to abandon
 almost entirely my scientific plans. But
 I do not think it will leave the world in total
 darkness though it deprives me of a great deal of
 happiness.


 In the hope that you may be successful
 in your application, I remain in much
 haste - Respectfully & sincerely yours


 Edward Hitchcock]


 [on the center fold of the page:
 Prof. John Torrey
 New York
 City]


 [on the left fold of the page opposite the address:
 [Prof?] Hitchcock]

        