Herby was at a Conversation last night where were many distinguished men & beautiful women. Among the works of art displayed on the walls was a fine photograph of you.
19th, afternoon.
And now a later post has brought me the other No. of the Graphic with your own writing in it—so full of life and spirit, so fresh & cheerful & vivid, dear Friend, it seems to scatter all anxious sad thoughts to the winds. And are you then really back at Washington, I wonder, or have you only visited it in spirit, & written the recollection of former evenings?
I shall have none but cheerful thoughts now. I shall reread it carefully—read it to the young folk at tea to-night.
LETTER XIX
ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN
50 Marquis Rd.
Camden Sq.
London
26 Feb., 1874.
My Dearest Friend: