Am sitting here quietly—(rather dully)—to-day in the little down stairs room—nothing at all eventful or new with me—a dark sulky day outside, cold yet not quite cold enough to freeze—no visitors—have had my dinner & relished it with appetite—went over to the theatre yesterday afternoon—Wilson Barrett sent over a carriage for me & I had just a good ride, & liked the play "Clito"—Mrs. Davis went with me, & every thing was enjoyable—I was made much of & got back (thro' a snow storm) just before sunset—So you see I do get around some—(when I am helped—not much of my own volition)—Alma, I shall have to draw on your good nature to accept [this thin?] gossip for a letter—thank you for yours, & the girls' from Dresden, that came to me safely—
Love to you & John—& Ally & all— Walt Whitman