
          at the time I gathered my specimens it was nearly past the flowering
state. I hope you will as you propose to do make some
farther remarks upon my plants in your next letter.
Please to le me hear from you when your numerous
avocations will admit.

[ask Dr. L. to visit Aspalaga  & Apalach during his furlough

John Torry MD 
Proff [Professor] Chemistry & Botany
University of New York
New York City

and direct to the care of the US Q [Quarter] Master at St Marks
who will forward my letters.

I am very truly yrs [yours]
MC Leavenworth

J Torry MD
Feb 10th The boat has returned
but the books have not come to hand. I hope they will not
be lost.
        