
          Ebenezer near Buffalo July 5th 1855
Very Dear Sir
Being very anxious whether you
received my letter of June 14th. As far as I understood
your letter you asked but for the prices, and do not know
whether you want the plate engraved immediately you
sent me for a trial you will please let me know your intentions
and would be glad to receive some plates [added: or Drawings] as soon as
possible.
As to the price again I shall be satisfied with it
what you will grant me, I know you always do
what is right.
An early answer would oblige
Your
Friend 
Jos. Prestele

Prof. John Torrey

P.S. [crossed out: whenever] I would beg your kindness whenever you have to 
spare a copy of your "Planted Fremontine" for my son
who [added: does] studies Botany, and likes always the description of the plants
I engrave, you will please take no offence that I make mention again.
        