
I got the Camden paper this morning containing the notice of your mothers death. I
had heard through Eldridge a few days ago that all was over with her. I suppose it
was not unexpected to you yet for all that the blow must have been a heavy one to
all her children and doubly so to yourself. I should like to hear from you the
particulars of her last days. I wish I might have seen her again. If you are able to
write do drop me a
line & tell me about yourself & what your plans are for the summer. I hope
you do not think of returning to W. before fall. I go to N. Y. to-morrow for a few
days. While there a letter addressed to me care of George Bliss Jr. W. S. Atty,
41 Chambers St. will reach me. If you can come North & spend some time with me I
should be delighted. I am going out on L. I. to look at a place for sale, Yaphank
on Carmans River. Do you know the country out there?
My nephew, Chancy B. is with me for a few days but leaves to-morrow; so does Sulic
for Kingston. They both
speak affectionately of you & are much concerned on your account.
The lilacs are in their prime here, but the season is getting dry.
With much love. Ever Yours John Burroughs