
          do with Podocarpus. I hope before this 
reaches you will have recieved [received] my little 
parcel & also that you will have recovered 
the early nos. [numbers] of the Companion sent to you 
through Mr. Parker.

We are all well save that William had 
taken the smallpox, but I am thankful to say
he is recovering nicely. We have had the rest 
revaccinated. Accept the sincere regards

for yourself & family from all of us & believe me 
ever you attached & affectionate friend
W.J. Hooker.

I shall be glad to hear more about your 
famous Naval Scientific Expedition. It does 
honour to your country. Graham wrote some time 
ago requesting a set of Gray's Cyperaceae. Are they sent?

Dr. Torrey
Professor of Chemistry 
& Nat. History 
New York
U.S.A.
        