
Noon—another sunny beautiful day—am in fair order (for me)—secretions & excretions not to be complained of—have just sold a big book & got the money for it—Horace has been in this mn'g—I sent word to McKay (who wants more big books—he has had 45) that I w'd let him have the sheets entire with autograph & plates for $3.33 a set, he to bind them—(this charge I have to pay of $1.28 for binding the vol. half chokes me)—I must get more out of it—The proposed ed'n of L of G. with Annex & Backward Glance (ab't 420 pp) is to be—bound (probably) in handsome morocco, pocket-book style, six or eight portraits, & autograph—$5—(shall probably bring it out to commemorate my finishing my 70th year)—a little inscription on title—
Afternoon—another big book sale—T B Aldrich, Boston, who sends $25 for it!—Ed has resumed his flesh-brushing & half-massage on me—had a spell two hours ago—
Sunday 24th—Bright fine weather continued (couldn't be finer)—Hope you have it too & enjoy it—& deeply hope O'C is easier & comfortable. Had my breakfast ab't 9, hot oysters & chocolate & Graham bread—McK declines my proposition—I am sitting here in the big chair—bowel action an hour ago—hope to get downstairs few moments to day—
Walt Whitman
