
          June 22,1823

[Dear] John Torrey,

Sir

The enclosed plant I found to day in the bank of Lake Ontario. It grows on dry sandy soil about 2 feet high. It is evidently a Lathyrus but what the [ ] is I

Being enagaged as a engineer on the Erie Canal I have an oppourtunity of seeing a variety of plants. If it should be your wish [ ] you with any that may appear new with a [ ] of recieving in [ ] [ ] remarks- Please excuse this freedom in a stranger- very respectfully your

humble servant

Charles T. Whippo

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Direct to Charles T. Whippo [Pell] [ ?] 
Now at Valley genesee Co. N.Y.
        