
          my brother Isaac Lea, Philad'a [of Philadelphia]. Many
of them have a ?. The two species of
oxalis have been particularly difficult
to ascertain. Some notices are placed
on the labels.

I look for the next No. of the Flora of N. Am. 
with much interest, & hope your way will
be clear to continue it without interruption.
All American botanists particularly
have cause to give it their best wishes &
support. I have not heard whether you
intend to include the flowerless plants. 
Some of a collection species of composites appear
not to be ascertained, of Helianthus, [Sonchus?]
& others.

I hope Robert Brown will include
this part of the country in his journey.
His name is so identified with the best
parts of the Sciences that even a novice
like myself soon becomes sensible
of his clear &  [?] spirit.

I shall make an excursion of a few
weeks this summer; 60 or 70 miles north.
I hope to pick up something rare or new
Whenever I can be of service to 
you here have the goodness to 
inform me.

Respectfully 
Truly 
yours
Thomas Geo. Lee

for
John Torrey M.D.
New York
        