
          Ansd. [Answered]

Detroit Mich. May 17, 1853

Dr [Dear] Sir,

I have received yours of the 12th
inst. [instant], with the enclosed vouchers.

The charge for your time and labor
in preparing your report is a very proper one,
and I enclose a draft to your order for
$175.

I am, Dr. [Dear] Sir,
Your obedt. servt. [obedient servant]
L Sitgreaves.

Dr. John Torrey
N. [New] York.
        