
          Coll Phys & Surg 24 Apr 1846


 Dear Doctor


 I was sorry not to see you again
 before you left but we professors must be punctual at
 our lectures  I was disconcerted to find you had
 not received the plants. I sent them by boat directed
 "Dr Torrey Care of Skillman Princeton" in chalk. I suppose
 you had mentioned them to Skillman.


 Went to the Melting Assn. with Mr [J?] today. They have
 tried it - it does well. The draft is so strong they think
 they may safely substitute coal for wood. Mr. S hopes
 you will be in town before they fix the other kettle.


 Mrs. Stewart called in person this morning to say
 that the couches were done & ready to be sent
 according to any directions you would give.


 I do not like to send it to Capt. Degraw [the initials J. T. inscribed in a small diamond] etc. without
 definite instructions.


 I have found the "crock of gold" directed to me in the
 new laboratory.


 I have not studied much this week.


 Give my respects to Mrs T & daughters. It is a long
 time since I have had a real letter form Princeton.


 Yours in haste


 I F Holton
  
        