
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.