
          Matters here go on much as usual - Generally healthy
 But just now a few cases of sore throat among children
 & adults. We have had a severe Winter;
 More snow & cold weather than usual,


 Did the parcel of seeds I sent by Mrs. Torrey
 a good while since reach you? And where
 did you send them - They were intended for
 Dr. Gray or any other Botanic Gardner you might
 think interested with them - I make the inquiry
 to learn whether they were not still lying
 at Mr. Torrey's house. -


 What propspect of any expedition this season?
 What Botanical Novelties have you? Could
 you procure me a copy of Fremont's Report?


 Please remember me kindly to Mrs. Torrey
 and family! Also to Hastings Grant


 Very Respectfully Yours,


 P.D.Knieskern
        