
Do you know Walt dear your letter has done me a world of good. I was out by the gate looking out for the postman, see him when he was way down the street—I was glad, about as glad as I could be.
And to think my dearest brother you have been out. it It is wonderful good news to me. Its It's splendid I feel Walt dear as if I could not say enough about it. Its It's so good to know.
It does me good too.
So glad you wrote to tell me about the, c h a i r and the jaunt and all,—its it's nice—

(It is sad about Mr Mr. OConnor O'Connor's death, he was great and good (his wonderful letter)—and Susie Langdon, a clerk, under him in Washington used to tell me about him). He was a true friend.
—The country is very beautiful now. trees Trees leaved out some blossoms, Spring is two weeks earlier here than usual no Lilacks Lilacs even budded here yet.
I am trying to clean house, Walt dear, I do it all myself, but I take my time I have
to.—my carpets are all taken up down stairs downstairs
(done cleaning up stairs upstairs
glad to be able to work even my way) Ime I'm
slow enough, but do pretty well glad to stop a little while to write a line to
you—
Cant Can't think of anything Walt dear. but But your being better. and And being able to be out. I want you to see lots of comfort my dearest brother. you You must not worry about anything—your letter is such a comfort to me I shall be able to work better I thank you with all my heart for your gift, you are very very good to me, always.
cant Can't begin to tell you how much I think of your being so kind nor how much good it does me,

I take comfort too Walt dear, in your having such good friends. Hope you will be out to day today —
Wont Won't write much to day today my work in the kitchen is waiting for me, (but that dont matter a mite)
I send ever so much love my dearest brother, HanWhen you see Lou and George will you give my love to them, please.