
          of the Hudson &c.[etc.] for the next No. of your Journal.

Have you received any letters from Prof. Henry? He was in
London when I last heard of him, but he was to visit France
soon. He surely attended the meeting of the British Association.
America is well represented this year. Henry &
Bache are a a [host?] & will do much credit abroad.

Our new Medical College will soon be finished & then I
shall commence the setting up of my laboratory. My accomodations
will be very good & I hope to have a comfortable
time next winter, but it will be several seasonsbefore I am in perfect order.

The S.[South] Sea Expedn.[Expedition] is now in a fair way of sailing in a few
weeks. Two of the [corps?] are sitting on the opposite side of 
my table making their arrangements. The equipments in
apparatus, books &c.[etc.] &c.[etc.] will be complete. The scientific corps
is as good as the country can afford & if they don't reep[reap]
an abundant harvest they must expect no mercy on their 
return. I hope you will visit New York before the
vessels sail & give the "brethren" an exhortation.

Believe me, my Dear Sir
Truly yours
John Torrey
        