
          The specimens now sent are not so perfect as
 I could wish, for the best have been selected and
 sent to others � and I suppose I have sent you
 many species which will not interest you much.


 If you will indicate any of which you or 
 Dr Gray wish better or more specimens, it will
 afford me pleasure to furnish them during this
 season.


 Yours truly
 I. A. Lapham


 Dr Torrey.
        