
          P. S. I observe that Dr. Gray has 
endeavored to appropriate the results 
of my hard-earned discovery of 
Brevoortia to himself. On changing 
the name, should he not have 
recognized in some way, either 
the discoverer, or him to whom the 
discoverer dedicated it? Courtesy 
among botanist is not, either a rare 
or a costly gem.
But, the principle which would 
conjoin such genera as [Bodiara?] 
and Brevoortia, would certainly 
confound Lilium and Fritillaria 
etc. etc. I hope it won't be carried 
too far. I have ventured to give 
my [vision?] of the Lilacia [Liliaceae?] of the 
Pacif. [Pacific] Coast in a paper sent to 
the Phil. [Philadelphia] Acad. [Academy] - which they saw 
fit to print.
Respectfully,
A. W. [Alphonso Wood]

To Dr. J. T. [John Torrey]
        