
          List. Col. and 2 years in Virginia I collected a number
of plants which might be interesting to you. I had
intended to see you and communicate specimens to
you on my return in the fall of 1826, but unfortunately
for me you were absent, and I have since
scarcely felt myself authorized to write. If such
facts as I may have would be desirable to you, I will
with pleasure communicate them. I am anxious to learn
whether the 2nd vol. [second volumn] of your Flora is soon to appear.

In hast, I am with much ecspect

Yours James W. Robbins.

Norfolk Ct. Sept. 26
Paid 12 1/2

Dr. John Torrey
New York

Jas. [James] W. Robbins
Sept. 25th 1828
Recd. [Received] Sept. 29th
        