
Been out a little in the wheelchair this afternoon—yesterday also—Horace here every evening—I write a little—¾s people here & hereabouts have the grip—I am free so far (Perhaps Beelzebub himself having possession keeps out the smaller devils)—weather variable beyond example—pleasant enough now—sunny to-day—very cold yesterday—this "cold in the head" (or gathering) continues thro' all—bladder business troublesome at night—am sitting here in my den alone as usual by the stove—my nurse gone to the p o—y'rs of 17th came to night, welcome—corn beef (good) & good roast potato for my supper—appetite sharp enough
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Fine bright day—shall probably get out soon after noon—some stew'd chicken for breakfast— —no doctors & no medicine-taking for many months— —have been formally invited to the Browning memorial testimonial Boston but of course cannot go & do not feel the Spirit move me to write them any thing—few letters &c. lately—a good sprinkle of visitors—Good luck to you & all—
Walt Whitman