
          Penn Yan Oct. 15th 1845

Dr Torrey

Dr. [Dear] Sir.

A day or two since I sent to
N. York a small package of plants,
care of Wiley & Putnam. 161, Broadway.
I wish you would get it as soon as you
can, for I am anxious to have your opinion
of its contents. It contains barely
2 specimens of what I call Onoclea
Leusihilis, var. obtusilobata, and if I am  
not mistaken in the plant, it will supply
a desideratum in the Botany of N. York
long sought for. The fruit on the back
of the frond is not so well developed
as on the specimen I sent to you by
Mr Stewart, but still I think it must
be the same. Please examine critically,
and advise me of the results as soon
as you can, for I am anxious to know
whether I have found the long lost, & queer
plant that you have enquired so much for.
I have some 2 or 3 more specimens. 
I have made some notes which are with
the plants, you will please answer them.
N.B. when shall we see the next or 4th no. of the 2nd vol.
of the Flora? I am waiting for it very anxiously
        