
          at Philadelphia whither I expect to arrive withn
three days.

An allowance of from 50 to 75 dollars will
be made to each naturalist for furnishing a small
cabinet as heretofore specified, for his particular
Department. You are [crossout: there] accordingly authorized
to furnish under the limitations proposed, and 
draw on me for the disbursement.

I am Sir very respectfully
Your obediant Servt [servant]

S. H. Long
Maj. [?] Engr.

Mr. John Torrey
        