Y'r card came this mn'g & makes me gloomy all day—was hoping from Dr's and Horace's acc't's there would likely be a good, a long continuation of "let up" and easier time—& hope indeed when this comes, there will be again—
Matters here ab't "the same subject continued" as my former writing—I don't see much of Dr B—he is engrossed with the meter business—& has many acquaintances & invitations—& much to do any how—expects to return to Canada early the coming week.
Sunday noon March 10
A raw not clear day—Dr B and Horace call'd—nothing specially new—much sympathy for Wm & prayers & hopes he is better much—Dr B is probably to return home within a day or so—much depends on him there—I am suffering among the rest with a bad obstinate lingering cold in the head—sitting here alone by the stove as I write—
Best love— Walt Whitman