The money you gave me for Mr. Tasistro has been handed by me to him, and has substantially helped him. I have been out to see him several times since I met you—he is up & about & in much better spirits—has great thoughts of getting well, & going to work to earn his living himself.
He has had a very hard time during the winter—Can never again be strong & well—but has indomitable vitality.
Walt Whitman