
          that this animal might be the megatherium that it has been
said has been found (rather its bones) in several places in South
America. To a friend that went to Florida last winter 
I gave particular directions where he could find more of those 
remains and he promised fathfully that he would procure some
and either send them to you or to me at this place. I fear
that he has not done so as I have heard nothing more from him.

I expect to be absent for a few weeks on a visit to Pensacola 
may I request you to make my regards to Dr. Rodgers and Lady 
Should it not tax your attention too much I should be
happy to hear from you soon.

Accept assurances of esteem and respect

Yours truly
G.W. Hulse

Doctor John Torrey
New York City
        