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  Dear Sir,

I have just received your "Leaves of Grass &c." 1890—for which accept my thanks.

I have not found time but to glance over it—& cannot return a criticism—even if such a thing was a consequence.

I am very independent in such matters—and think with Burns "Cruing to a body's sel Does weel enough" & let the world read or not, as it likes.

—Wishing you long years yet of health and happiness. I remain yours truly Cassius Marcellus Clay Walt Whitman Esq.         see | notes | April 1st | 1891 White Hall Ky | 1—8—91 328 | Mickle St Camden N.J.