Rather an easier day—the Doctor, young Mitchell, has call'd— weather pleasant—bowel action very favorably for three consecutive days —(no drugs)—Mrs: Stafford visited me yesterday, very acceptable— broil'd or stewed chicken yesterday—& this morning's breakfast—"Nov: Boughs" has stretch'd to 104 pages corrected—If "Elias Hicks" fragments get into a paper it may reach to ab't 120—remain in good spirits—
Walt Whitmanthe proofs &c don't hurt me—I don't worry them—the new nurse does fairly—I have rec'd word from Rhys—y'rs of 19th just rec'd—