
cor West. Camden, N.J. Jan 2–12 M. '74? Dear boy,
I am about the same—consider myself improving, if any thing, though slowly enough—Pete I will get you the Dictionary, I will see about it soon. You spoke about the post of baggage master on the through New York train—& the appointment being in Philadelphia. Who appoints them? Tell me more fully about it in your next. I got your last letter, & several papers. To-day I have rec'd a letter from Charles Eldridge—We have had a long rainy & dark time here, but mild—no snow on the ground now—I go out—as I write, the trains are going by about 400 feet off, ringing & smoking—there are 20 a day in full view from here.
Walt.I send you a picture for your New Years.
