
          in the [?], and in the perfection of the work
they contrived an admirable mode of distribution
just to [added: put the] advantage of their own liberality
into the [?] (in too many [?]),
of undeserving speculation.

The people of this place are all alive
just now to the project of connecting the
cities of New York & Boston by a continuous
railroad. If constructed as proposed, it will
pass through this place, which is about midway
between the two termini.

I am glad to hear of the success of
the old College of Phy. & Surgeons in New York,
and, if the other instutions make
new noise, I do not imagine you will
find any difficulty in living and flourishing
by their side.

My sincere regard to your excellent lady
and daughters, and to Prof. Henry & family, not
forgetting my friend Mr. [?] [?] if you should
see him.

Respectfully yours
John Johnston

Prof. Torrey M. D. 

        