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  Dearest mother,

I have been not well for two or three days, but am better to-day. I have had a slight stroke of paralysis, on my left side, and especially the leg—occurred Thursday night last, & I have been laid up since—I am writing this   in my room, 535 15th st as I am not able to get out at present—but the Doctor gives me good hopes of being out and at my work in a few days—He says it is nothing but what I shall recover from in a few days—

Mother you must not feel uneasy—though I know you will—but I thought I   would write & tell you the exact truthneither better nor worse

—I have a first rate physician, Dr. Drinkard—I have some very attentive friends, (& if I have occasion can & will telegraph to you or George—but do not expect to have any need)—

I have had no word from St Louis or any where by letter for some days—   The weather here is mostly stormy & cold the last week. I rec'd​ your last letter with Jeff's—it is ½ past one—Lizzie the servant girl has just brought me up some dinner, oyster stew, toast, tea, &c, very good—I have eaten little for two days, but am to-day eating better—I wrote to Mat early last week—

Later—I have been sitting up eating my dinner—

Love to you, dearest mother, & to George & Lou— Walt

I will write again middle of the week—