
          pleasant work was interrupted in California
but notwithstanding, the collection was
good, and agreeably to your suggestions
sealed up in air-tight cases. I was
obliged to leave them behind in California,
but expect them by the first vessel which
shall arrive. As soon as I receive
them I will put them at your disposition.

I will confess to you that it was matter
of great regret to me to loose the [?.
vermicularis?]. I hope to hear
from you soon, and am

Very truly yours
J. C. Frémont.

Dr. John Torrey.
        