
          Recd. [Received] May 6th
And. [Answered] May 7th

Penn Yan June 3rd 1852

Dr. Torrey

Dr [Dear] Sir

On the first inst. [instant] I sent a parcel directed
to you, care of Geo. P. Putnam, 10 Park place. 
I sent it by a friend who was going to the city,
& he said he would have it at Putnams without
fail. The package contains a set of my Carices
for Dr Chapman, who directed me to send it to
you, & I wish you to retain it till Dr Chapman
sends to you for it, also the same for Knieskern,
who will probably call on you personally ere
long. I sent you My Carex book part 2nd some
months ago, but have not yet learned whether
you ever received. A friend told me he left it at
Putnams. If received, I hope you will notify me
of the same for I shall very much regret its
loss, as it cannot be easily replaced. Please remember
me to Dr. Merriam, if he be still with you.

Very respectfully Yours &c.

H. P. Sartwell

I should like to hear your critical opinion
of my Carices Amer [Carices Americae Septentrionalis] Part 2.
        