
          to be stationed in N. [New] Orleans but the scientific 
objects I have in veiw [view] will cause me to decline it.

For Jesup La
25 Jan. 1837                                                              25

John Torrey MD.
New York City

Please to write to me & direct to Fort Jesup La. [Louisiana]
Very Respectfully
yr Servt [your servant] M.C. Leavenworth

John Torrey MD
        