
          Freehold Institute June 22, 1852

Dr. Torrey

Dr [Dear] and respected sir,

Inclosed you will 
find some fragments of a plant which I 
take to be Vaccinium pallidum? I have 
not seen it in flower and can find 
no description which satisfies me exactly. I saw 
some plants at least 12 feet high and 
one not less than 3 inches in diameter. I 
am not at all satisfied about it. Will 
you enlighten me on the subject? If the 
fragments which are inclosed are not large
enough to decide upon, I can get a good 
specimen to you.

I had a present of a collection
of plants from the Alps not long since 
from the highest valley on Mont Blanc!

I am very respectfully and truly 
yours, 
O.R. Willis.

P.S. Remember me to Dr. M---m
O.R.W.
        