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  1873 Nov. Dear Son Pete,

Here I sit again by the heater in the parlor, writing my weekly letter—I have just had my dinner, some cold turkey & glass of Missouri wine &c.—had been out to the P.O. some five or six squares distant—but have to take my time—Am still getting along very satisfactorily (for I am now satisfied with things not being very bad with me)—& my strength is undoubtedly better, which, I hope will in time bring improvement in my walking, & in my head, &c &c—

—The letter you spoke of about Penn. av. in the paper was not by me—In the Graphic of Tuesday last, Nov.​ 25, they print a portrait of my beautiful phiz. & a criticism on my books, one  of the best & friendliest I have seen yet—if you can get one in Wash.​ you will like it—if not you may see it at Graphic office, in Wash​ —I have not rec'd any.—Also Monday's, Nov.​ 24, Graphic prints my letter about the Capitol—Your letter came Tuesday—As I said before, you seem to have done what was unavoidable in the Rives muss—but I have a horror of bar room fracases & fights—& I know you have too—As a general thing, I don't think it necessary to resent the insults of drunkards or fools, (unless there is something unavoidable in the case)—

—Did you get the Scottish Chiefs I sent? Good bye, my dear, loving boy—I am doing quite well—I hope this will find you feeling well in health & jolly in spirits.

Walt

Pete I will probably send the shirts early next week by express