
          of the class, & I have been urged
by friends to turn my attention that
way, but after having so long taught
[added: the] more advanced branches of science
it seems now to be progressing
in the wrong direction to go back
to the elements!

But not to weary your patience,
if you have occasion to
recommend a candidate for some
Medical School as requested you
will do me a favor by mentioning
my name.

Respectfully yours

John Johnston

Prof. John Torrey M. D.

        