
                                                                                                                                                                                                         West Farms, Oct 10 '68 [1868]

To Dr. John Torrey,
My Dear Sir,
I sent by Express from 
Tremont, last Wednesday, a box 
containing living specimens of 
our most beatiful Fern - which 
is also very rare - from Windsor 
Conn. [Connecticut]. My friend and namesake there 
Dr. Wm. [William] Wood sent a supply to me 
and I divide with you - Once when 
in your office I noticed your Fern 
case was destitute of this - and 
your daughter [Usna?] present mentioned 
it as a desiratum. I am 
happy to supply it.
Have you yet reviewed either of 
the orders that I left with you? 
I feel anxious to see the result - If 
any packages are ready for me, 
dear Sir, please leave them near 
the door of your study where I may 
find them some day next week.
Yours very truly, A. [Alphonso] Wood
        