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Dearest mother,

I have been down stairs, & out on the street this afternoon—it is such fine weather, (after the bad storm of yesterday)—I got along very slowly, & didn't go far—but it was a great thing after being kept in for over three weeks—

I rec'd a short letter from Jeff again to-day, dated 13th—nothing different with Mat—I rec'd your letter Saturday—I hope now to improve in walking—& then I shall begin to feel all right—(but am still very feeble & slow)—Peter Doyle & another friend accompanied me out—

Dear Mother, I hope this will find you feeling well—Love to all—

Walt.