E G Beckwith And John Torrey Correspondence

Correspondence from E.G. Beckwith to John Torrey, dated 1854-1855, discussing Torrey's participation in the Pacific Railroad Expedition reports penned by Beckwith, which ultimately appeared in volume 2. The first letter solicits Torrey's help in writing the botanical sections of the reports, and subsequent letters discuss various issues realted to publication, particularly the plates to accompany Torrey's contribution.