
          Washington March 8, 1855

Dear Sir,

I herewith forward a letter from Dr. Bigelow

to myself, and a portion of his [referal?]. The letter will explain

his wishes. Will you return it as soon as possible, that it

may be on hand to be turned in with the other documents

to the Public Printer.

Have you had any communication with the

Secy [Secretary] of War or with Capt [Captain] : Humphreys, regarding the

engraving

of the illustration to the Geological reports?

Very Respectfully

To                                                                         ,Your obb [obedient] servant

Prof: Ino: Torrey L.L.D.                                          A. W. Whipple

New York City

        