I am still jogging along here—still just holding on—sometimes (perhaps a quarter of the time) tolerably fair—the rest, by the skin of my teeth—but upon the whole with a spirit of cheerfulness & content with what comes that quite surprises myself.
My new edition 2 Vols is out & bound, & pictured & autographed. I sell a few, mostly to England—gives me a little occupation—got your letter—write again—believe me, Helen and Abby dear, I appreciate the letters, & most of all your persistent & faithful friendship.
Walt Whitman