George got back safe ab't ½ past 1 & has been with me part of this afternoon, & gone back to B[urlington] home for rest. Dear girl, I hope you will bear up under this great affliction. I have written to Hannah, to Mary at Greenport, and to Eddy. Soon as you feel to, come to us here. Love to you & God bless you—Remem[mutilated]
Walt Whitman