
          him when I saw you, and I was obliged 
to inquire who he is &c. Mr. Field
told me that he tho't [thought] he was in 
the employ of the Navy, but could 
tell me but little about the 
matter. Please give me a history 
of the matter. One of our Congressmen 
has promised to procure 
me a number of his report.

I begin to look for flowers 
but have found only two or 
three. I was busy about getting 
married last Spring and lost 
all the latter part of April 
and the first of May during 
that time. This season I intend 
to scour the field effectually.

I hope to have an opportunity 
to explore Long Island 
next summer.

Yours with much 
respect 
O.R. Willis

Dr J. Torrey
        