
          fallen in with a great extent of Antarctic 
land. I suppose Captn. Ross will visit it. We 
have just heard from our navigators at [Therguelen's?] 
Land. In Octr. or Novr. they were to 
be in Van Diemen's Land & thus we shall hear 
fully from them previous to their going to 
New Zealand. Lady Hooker begs to join

with me in kind regards & best wishes to yourself 
& family, who I hope are all well, & to Dr. 
Gray. When shall we have another part of your 
Flora? I should like to announce it. Yours ever 
my dear friend with the most sincere regard 
& affection, 
W.J. Hooker.

"Independence"

Dr. Torrey
Professor of Chemistry & 
Botany &c &c &c
New York.
U.S.A.

Recd. [Received] March 1st 1841 

        