
          If you find any my compesate from Ark [Arkansas] particularly worthy
attention please to transmit your remarks. I sincerely hope
the Box for Maj Riley will safely reach you. I have taken a good
deal of pains in tracing the specimens safely & securely. I remain
Most sincerely yours
MC Leavensworth
US Army

John Torrey MD

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John Torrey MD
N York City

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I shall request Majs. Riley to see the box on board a safe vessel
& to forward you a bill of lading. It is possible the Maj may not
leave this under 2 or 3 weeks—
        