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Walt Whitman to Byron Sutherland, 2 September 1873

Dear soldier boy,1

I have been very sick for many months—& am still unable to work or go round—But think I shall recover yet. I send you a paper same mail with this, containing a little piece that describes my case. I rec'd​ your letter of last June—have not only been sick, but in much trouble & affliction all summer—& I now write at a venture to see whether you are in Warren—& if so you must write to me at once. I have not forgotten you, my loving soldier boy, & never shall.

Walt Whitman 322 Stevens st.​ Camden,N. Jersey

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