
          at the advantages your board have in that way it almost discourages 
me- I look anxiously for the return of Dr. Gray & trust we may be soon
pursuing our favorite subjects sise by side-
Dr. Pitcher is now sitting by me & wishes to be [renumbered?]
to you- I shall always be happy to hear from you & trust that whatever
you may wish down you will make known without reserve-
Yours truly,
Douglas Houghton
Prof. John Torrey

Prof. John Torrey
New York City
        