
          of Louisiana, and which he supposed to be my E. [Eupatorium] torreyanum
to which, however, it is entirely unlike. Of this genus, so abundant 
in the barrens of Kentucky and Indiana, I observed but few species
in the prairies of Illinois. It is these almost entirely supplanted 
by two or three species of Kuhnia. The parcel which I have
promised shall be made up in a day or two and I will seek some
private opportunity of sending it to New York.

I will thank you to send the Florida plants, which you
mention, to Mr. J. [Judah] Dobson, book-seller, Philadelphia, along with
your catalogue of New York plants, which you so kindly offer me. He
will forward them to this place by some early conveyance. Be so good
as to say to Dr. Gray that I will reply very soon to his last favour.

Most respectfully, my dear Sir, I am yours
C.W. Short

Professor Torrey M.D.
University of the State of New York
New York City
        