Another hot wave on us—am sweating freely—but feeling not badly—the fac similes are perfect—thank heartily—the Rev[iew] of Reviews rec'd—the good full report of the birth anni: is to go in August Lippincott—(a day after the fair, but glad to get it at that)—Dr B[ucke] leaves N Y on the 8th in the Britannic—When entirely conv: send me 6 or 8 more fac similes—regards & love to you, W[allace] & all the boys—
Walt Whitman