
                                                                Williamspot PA March 21st 1869
                      John Torrey L. L. D. 
                      Columbia College N.Y.    Dear Sir, You will please 
 recieve a few of our rare Pennsylvania plants by the hand
 of my son. I intended to send you specimens of all of our
 peculiar plants. But I suppose you are annoyed with 
 plants that may be strange or peculiar to some sections
 but common enough to you. You will excuse this package
 and if anything prove rare or interesting. I will 
 be happy if possible to give you more specimens and
 any information I can furnish, I will be more happy 
 to have your observations on the plant I have sent,
       with [?] [respect?] I have the honor to be [?]
        Most truly
                         Yours 
                                      J.M. McMinn
        