
          that they should become free of duty.

Believe me to be, dear Sir, 
with much esteem, 
your very faithful 
& obedt [obedient] friend & servt [servant]
W.J. Hooker.

To Dr. Torrey &c &c &c.

P.S. May I trouble you to
forward the enclosed parcels 
according to the directions.

W. Hooker 
July 13, 1823
Recd [Received] Oct. 4th

To Dr. Torrey  &c &c &c
30 Warren Street
New York

with a parcel
        