
          join her at a very good school. My father 
is remarkably well & often speaks of you, 
& we all desire much to hear news of you & 
of all that is dear to you. Have you not 
sent out a collector to the far west? If not 
pray do, & let me subscribe to him. I long

more than ever for new American plants. I have 
had 2 fine sets from Mexico lately. In one are 2 
new Garrayas [Garryas], & I was charmed to find that I had 
a fourth species from Jamaica! of which I think 
I gave specimens to Dr. Gray when I did not know what 
they were. Lady Hooker sends very kind regards to you & 
yours, in which my father & I join. Yours ever 
W.J. Hooker

Dr. Torrey
Professor of Chemistry 
& Botany, &c &c &c
New York 
Favor of Mr. Stobbic,
with a small parcel.
        