
The American mail this morning brought me three most welcome letters—one from Herbert Gilchrist, one from your dear niece, Jessie Whitman, & best of all another kind post card from you, for which I thank you very heartily—
From it I was rejoiced to learn that you were (on Jan 5th) apparently so much better in health—"comfortable with me still writing a little for publication"—and in such good spirits.
I sincerely trust that this improvement will continue & that there may be no recurrence of
your troubles.
I shewed showed
your p.c. to Thos Sharrock, in the Police Court where
I had to appear as a medical witness this morning & where T S—who is one
of "The Boys"—is Clerk to the Magistrates Clerk & immediately afterwards I
took it to J.W.W.'s office. He shewed showed
me a long & interesting letter he had just recd from
Dr Bucke in which the Dr said that he had
dislocated his left shoulder but was getting on all right with it. He also shewed showed
me the letter he is sending you by this mail, in which he pays a
deservedly high tribute to our mutual & much-loved friend Fred Wild
In a letter to me Fred
says that he takes our gift of L of G as a token & a
further Link of Love between us. He also says:—"I have sent my warmest love to
W.W. by Wallace. Do you also remember me. I pray I may become worthy of being one of
his friends & lovers." This desire of Fred's I gladly forward to you, for a more
loyal & true hearted friend than he, man never had.
I am glad you like "The Review of Reviews," which J.W.W. have has agreed to send you conjointly every month if you will kindly accept of it. The Jan: no. goes by this mail.
I also send you a copy—written by Wentworth Dixon—of another good letter I have this week received from J.A. Symonds, which I think will interest you

Herbert Gilchrist says (on Jan 5th) that he "hoped to see you in a couple of weeks" & I trust you had a good time together
J.W.W. has received the paper you sent (Once a Week I think it) is & thanks you for it
Our second "plum" treat comes off tonight—
The frost, wh: seemed to be going when I last wrote, has returned in all its severity & we have had more snow.
This has been a glorious day here—hard frost, & snow with brilliant sunshine & blue sky. J.W.W. & F.W. intended going for a delightful walk in Rivington & much do I regret that my professional duties have prevented my accompanying them.
Again expressing the hope that you are keeping better & with kindest regards to all your household & best love to yourself
I remain—Yours affectionately J Johnston
