
          New York June 16th 1840

Ansd. [Answered] verbally

My dr. [dear] Sir

I called this morning at your residence 
and it was a subject of regret to me that 
I did not find you at home and the more so 
as I leave the City for my post, Fort Gratiot, in 
the course of the day. I suppose that before this 
time Dr. Gray has returned from Europe. I hope that 
you are making good progress in your excellent 
flora. I have not done much this spring in 
collecting but think I may do more [crossed out: heafter] 
hereafter. I do not know what I may do with 
my collections of plants but think I shall give all 
that you think valuable to [added: the] N. York Lyceum deducting 
such as you are desirous of possessing. If your numerous 
avocations permit you to direct me a line 
to Fort Gratiot, Michigan, I shall be highly gratified 
in the reception of it.

I remain verry [very] truly
yr. [your] friend MC Leavenworth

John Torrey M.D.
        