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  Dear Friend

Yours of the 7th came to hand some time ago, but I have not as yet taken time to answer it. I have been about sick with a cold on my lungs, and after my days work was done I did not feel like writing.

I hope you are enjoying good health this winter. I am going to give up my place the first of Apr. I dont think it avisable for me confine myself to a store.

My health will not admit of it. I Red​ a letter from Miss Howard last evening stating that her sister died last fall—I had not heard from her since I left Washington. How I pity her.     Often when my mind wanders back to the days that I spent in Armory Square, I can but cry. I often think I see her coming toward me, and the same sad smile on her countenance as in thoes​ those​ days. I cannot tell how much I owe you & Miss Howard for favors while in Hospital at Washington. I lost a very near and dear friend and Brother in the Service of the United States and I know how to pity thoes​ those​ that meet with similar losses.

I cannot write more at present But beleive​ believe​ me sincerely your true Friend although I am far away from you.

My Hearts desire is that you may live a long and happy life and when you leave this Earth you may be prepared for a better life—

Hoping to hear from you soon I close  

please write Soon— Jesse R. Mullery To Walt Whitman Washington D.C.   Atty Gen Office Ltr Jesse Mullins Attorney Genl office)