
          for the name of the large cedar [insert: of the Sierra Nevada, California] (juniperus) brought
home on our previous voyage, and also of a large
tree belonging to the division of cypresses [insert: probably] brought in 
at that time. It is called Palo Colorado by the
Californians, or Red wood. During our last journey I
measured some 15 & 17 feet diameter and 285 feet high.
Our present collection has many specimens in almost
every stage of growth. The fruit grows [crossed out: near] on the
upper parts and is a [inserted: sort of] small [crossed out: pine] cone [drawing of cone].
[crossed out: I have not] This memoir I expect to send in next
week, and would be glad to hear from you immediately. 
I have not yet received Mr. Breckenridge's
note. Probably the plant is already in our collection,
but as I shall not know any thing on this point
I will do what I can to find it. In looking over
the few notes I have here I find that our collection
is very rich, containing in addition to the plants, many
seeds. Col. Benton will see that it reaches you safely.
It is on board a ship of war now on her way home
and which is epected to reach Norfork in the next
month. When the immediate press of business is over,
we will arrange our plans for the coming enterprise.

very truly yours,
J. C. Frémont

Dr. John Torrey
        