
          Recd Aug 25
Mr. E. Durand

Philada [Philadelphia} 5th Aug 1840

Yr  note was rec'd.  I have seen the 3 & 4 parts of
Torrey, Gray & Nuttal Flora, perceiving that the size is
increased to 12 parts instead of 9 & the price to $18, which
is a breach of agreement.

Dr. Torrey owes me more than $3 for books sold him
& delivered, but not paid:  when it is convenient for him
to pay me, I shall pay also for his flora.  He has subscr  [subscribed]
to 2 copies of my bot works & some await his orders
among which the two below.

I have been unwell for 2 months of a dyspeptic
complaint & am compelled to leave off the study of
Botany & correcting blunders.  Also to visit the Sea
shores & healthy places.  I always reside at the usual
place
Yours etc
C.S. Rafinesque
172 Vine Street

Dr. Torrey     Dr. to C.S. R.
for 2 copies of the text of my Autikon Botanikon
(not the figures) 3 parts published each of 500 new
or rare plants at 50 cents, $1.50.  2 copies   $3

2 copies of the Review of Torrey, Gray &
Nuttal Flora Etc etc  $1 each       2 copies      $2
$5
P.S. You may send this letter to Torrey

At the request of Rafinesque, I send you his answer to a 
note which I addressed him, to let him know that I had received nos
3 & 4 of Flora of N.A which I kept at his Disposal.  What
shall I do?  I have now $33 in hand, received from subscribers.
Your printers may draw for them.  A cover of the Nos. 4th is
marked No 2, which makes an incomplete copy.  Yours, etc., E. D
        