
          Lt. Mather of West Point will probably hand you this note & will
show you some rare chemical articles which he has prepared, particularly
Aluminum & Magnesium. I believe he has the merit of being the first
to prepare these metals in the UStates.

We are doing but little here in Science at present. The gentlemen
of the Lyceum are chiefly occupied in Geology & Zoology. My time is
taken up at present chiefly in Botanical pursuits.

I rejoice with you [crossed out: in] that God is working such wonders in
your College. It is reported that a great number of the students
have become pious & that many more are very seriously impressed. You
doubtless have heard of the deep religious feeling which has pervaded our
city for some weeks fast. It is still increasing.

Yours in haste

John Torrey
        