Dec 20
Letter rec'd—(& very glad every way—& thanks)—I think I am really better this winter—The cold & snow & ice keep me in the house—else I should have been over to the W Phil[adelphia] depot—it would have done me good, even to have a minute, & a good hold of you once more—Nothing new in my affairs—I am doing well enough—Tell Mr & Mrs N I want to come to Wash once more, & I have not forgot the pictures—
W W