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  Dear Friend Walt

It has been along​ a long​ time since I have heard from you so I thought that I would write you aline​ a line​ and let you know that I am well and enjoying good health and I hope that you may recieve​ receive​ the same Blessing I have writen​ written​ to you thrice before but have recieved​ received​ no answer. Now Walt I have not forgoten​ forgotten​ you. I look at the picture I fancy that it looks just like you every time I look at it if I wish you are here that I might shake hands with you I &c

if you get this I think you will write to me

 

Well Walt I must tell you the news nothine​ nothing​ so vary​ very​ new. Walt on the 19th day of aug​ last I took A pardner​ partner​ for life. She proves vary​ very​ kind to me so far and I trust that She will hold out. Walt I dont say much bout​ about​ Election so adont​ don't​ think of much to write as this makes the third that I write to your one. & so good luck to you if we never see each others face again but trust to providence. I will draw to a close so good by​ bye​ .

Address Williamson Wayne Co N. Y. Walt Whitman Washington D.C.