Download or read book E. G. Beckwith and John Torrey Correspondence written by Edward Griffin Beckwith and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.