cor West. Camden, N. Jersey June 13. '74 Edward P. Clark Dear Sir,
In answer to your note I send enclosed a copy of my poem for Tuft's College on the 17th—which you are at liberty to publish on the 18th. I am not well enough to journey to College Hill, but have sent the piece & requested that it be read in its place on the programme, 17th, exactly the same as though I were present—which doubtless will be done.
Walt Whitman