
          mosses, which I shall prepare as soon 
as possible. Joseph is working well at Van
Diemen's Land plants (for that is a country he
hopes to visit in his voyage towards the South 
Pole) and William is preparing his lectures & 
drawings for his next winter's Mat. [Materia] Medica 
campaign. On our eldest daughter Maria is with 
her aunt at Hempstead near London. Elizabeth 
& Mary Harriett are at home. My dear father is

much the same as when you saw [added: him], but older & consequently 
more feeble. Yet cheerful & daily, weather permitting, 
walking out. All here join me in hearty good 
wishes to you & yours. I trust to hear from you
soon & all about you. The Duke of Bedford was 
delighted with the Hudsonia & longs for the other species.

Ever your most affectionate friend
W.J. Hooker.

Dr. Torrey
Professor of Botany 
&c &c &c 
New York 
favor of Mr. Turnbull
        