
As one of the College Boys who feels honored by the
hospitable reception given by you,
Mr. Traubel, Dr. Bucke & others
to our beloved master & representative Wallace
on his recent visit to you, & who is grateful for the kind messages of love which
you have so frequently sent to us, I wish to send you a word to convey my deepest sympathy
for you in your long trying & painful illness. The latest
accounts of your condition have been read at our meetings & we have all been affected
by your terrible sufferings. You are daily in our thoughts & it is very pleasing to
know that notwithstanding your sickness thoughts of your Bolton friends are entertained
by you & that we are so dear to you that though so deadly weak you have yet striven
to send us a word of goodwill written by your own hand. I (& the others I am sure)
feel very grateful for the act. & I return my best thanks.
Dr. Johnston has followed out your instructions &
had the letter facsimiled &
has kindly sent me a copy this morning with a printed extract from Traubel's letter
relating to it & you. No doubt you will get copies sent to you. It is gratifying
to know that in your fearful sufferings you still preserve your good stout heart &
manly affections May these continue to support & cheer you. A life so well spent
& sickness so bravely borne will not be lost on the world but will be quoted to
this & future
generations as an inspirating example of nobleness bravery & fortitude
My wife (who is mailing her first (but not the last, I hope), letter to Mrs. Traubel today) joins me in a message of love & best wishes to you & I remain
Yours sincerely Wentworth DixonP.S. The engraved portrait with your autograph on my mantel reminds me that that is another favor. I have to thank you for.
To Mr. Traubel & Warry I send my most cordial regards.
WD.