
          Ebenezer near Buffalo Dec 28th 1853
Prof. Torrey
Very Dear Sir

Your favor is before me and I hope you will
have received my last letter and the case with the proofs
I sent you a few days ago. I suppose that my letter of the 6th
inst. has not reached you in which I mentiond you the names
of the Drawings. I have here yet, and which I add again below.
Because I ought to make 36 Drawings only on stone and there are
2 more I requested you to let me know which should be omitted.
You will please send me word as soon as possible that I may
get them done very son. I received nothing yet from Mr.
Ackerman. I am sorry that you have so much trouble with
him concerning my bill. I am 
Your Friend
Jos. Prestele

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Hymenathrix Wislizene
Obione lentiformis
Toterium annuum
Abromia cycloptera
Eriogonum arthocladon
Dr.   alatum

I use only 4 Drawings [crossed out: v there are 6] to complete
the number 36 & there are 6.

        