
          recd. Jany [January] 8th 1838

Camp Sabine Louisana Dec 14th 1837

Dear Sir

I have the pleasure to inform you that I 
yesterday forwarded the box of Plants and seed prepared
for you for Maj. Riley in accordance with my anticipations 
when I last addressed you. If the Maj. should 
remain long enough in N. Orleans he will attend to the 
shipment of the Box in person. If on his arrival he finds 
a vessel bound immediately bound for Tampa Bay
the box will be left in charge of the US Master
at N. Orleans who will I have no doubt attend to its 
shipment. My instructions are that a bill of lading
be forwarded you for mail- The box marked
John Torrey MD N. York City - I can assure you that
I shall be extremely anxious concerning its fate until
I learn that it has actually been received by you
I must request you to inform me when received.

I remain sincerely
yours MC Leavenworth
J Torrey MD [note signature is underlined]
        