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  My dear Mr. Whitman,

Yours of the—containing the two books sent me—is reed​ read​ .

I have only glanced at them—& am delighted with your natural & robust style—and treatment of its great subjects men & nature.

I reserve to myself a more leisure time for careful reading of your present.

I enclose my address at Yale University delivered before the Alumni & whole College. As but 15 minutes were allowed, I have barely been able to state my views without discussion. So much the better perhaps—as our national failing is more talk than thought.

I have but the moment to return you my thanks—I wish you all happiness.

Truly C. M. Clay Walt Whitman Esq. Camden: N. Jersey &c.     Whitehall, Ky 7-12-87