
          undated [1854?]

Doct. Torrey

Dear Sir,

You will percieve [perceive]
by my enclosed prospectus that
our society gives a course of
lectures this winter. We have 
nearly completed our arrangements
lacking but two lectures. Thinking
you may be able to assist in
supplying this deficiency I take
the liberty to inquire if you know
of any popular & entertaining lecturer
who we could engage to give two 
brilliant lectures upon some [crossed out: illegible]
chemical subject capable of
striking illustration, this being our
        