
Fine sunny day—was out in wheelchair yesterday 12 to 2½—went to the north point shore of the city, Cooper's Point they call it—a ship building region—saw (almost gloatingly) the most beautiful just finished large four–masted shooner schooner I ever saw sitting like a duck on the water—there thought I is indeed a poem—I send you in paper a full report of Ingersoll's lecture—Dr Bucke dont like (for some reason—what?) The Old Poets piece —I have followed it (its style) however by another piece "National Literature" (!!) wh I sent off to NA Rev. last evn'g—
Am not even as well as usual—have the grip & bladder trouble & have eaten my breakfast though—enjoy mild outings the sun &c and am going to try it on now—Here is an item you can put in the paper if you care to—[tornaway]
