
Your letter of inquiry and of the good old feeling has this moment reached me. I hasten to reply, and with hearty thanks for your generous favor, report for the second time that the Books, letter, and paper reached me promptly.
I replied immediately thanking you as I do now for your kindness—Be assured of the high estimate I place upon your gift, and the glowing thoughts to which you have given utterance.

"Leaves Of Grass" forever! Your heart can never cease to beat.
Immortal friend and benefactor, God bless you. My heart warms towards Mr. Burroughs for his friendly words. I know I should love to meet him.
Don't fail my dear friend to call on me when you come to New York.
Mrs Hine thanks you for your remembrance, also
the little girl Lucy. I have now two sons, one four, and the youngest not
quite a year old. Mrs H has grown stout like yourself, and now weighs two
hundred pounds. She and the children
are in the country. "When Lilacs Last In The Door Yard Bloomed,"
pleases me so much that I read it over every day or two with increased interest.
My dear old friend I love you—I shall be proud to hear from you at all
times, and quick to reply—
P.S.
My picture, of which I sent you a notice will rest in somnolence during the summer.
Charles—


