
          and practical [crossed out: Navy] Navigation 
but [crossed out: all] also in Natural History and in
the Spanish and French languages and
me do recommend him accordingly.

I will get Major Delafield to sign 
this, and Mr. Lawrence the Mayor will 
forward it. I wish to use all the means
and there I may fail. Mr Cambreley is 
not here, though he may be soon; and in
that case I will get his name. He will 
give it for he knows me.

Use only one sheet of paper; and I will
tear off the outside. This will save 
postage and will do as well. Address it
to me New York, and it will find me. 
Dont delay. Yours truly 
Oliver Smith

Dr. John Torrey
Dont enclose, use only one sheet
        