
I have been not well for two or three days, but am better to-day. I have had a slight
stroke of paralysis, on my left side,
and especially the leg—occurred Thursday
night last, & I have been laid up since—I am writing this
in my room, 535 15th st as I am not able to get out at present—but the Doctor gives me good
hopes of being out and at my work in a few days—He says it is nothing but what
I shall recover from in a few days—
Mother you must not feel uneasy—though I know you will—but I thought I
would write & tell you the
exact
truth—neither
better
nor
worse—
—I have a first rate physician, Dr. Drinkard—I have some very attentive friends, (& if I have occasion can & will telegraph to you or George—but do not expect to have any need)—
I have had no word from St Louis or any where by letter for some days—
The weather here is mostly stormy & cold the last week.
I rec'd your last letter with
Jeff's—it is ½ past
one—Lizzie the servant girl has just brought
me up some dinner, oyster stew, toast, tea, &c, very good—I have
eaten little for two days, but am to-day eating better—I wrote to
Mat early last week—
Later—I have been sitting up eating my dinner—
Love to you, dearest mother, & to George & Lou— WaltI will write again middle of the week—