
          States of N. America. Your New Jersey plants 
were very acceptable. You know the Royal 
Mail Steamers bring us parcels for free if addressed 
to the "Secretary of the Admiralty, for Sir W.J. 
Hooker, Royal Bot. [Botanic] Gardens, Kew. On Her 
Majesty's Service."

My father & Lady Hooker & all my 
family in hearty good wishes & the compliments 
of the season to yourself & to all who 
are dear to you, with my dear Dr. Torrey,
Yours ever most sincerely &
affectionately,
W.J. Hooker

        