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I suppose you have been in quite a state
of pleasure and excitement home, with the visit of dear brother George.
I was much pleased to hear by mother’s letter that he was so
sought for, and treated with so much attention – He deserves
it all – you must tell me all the particulars of his visit.
The
Hospitals still engross a large part of my time and feelings –
only I don’t remain so long and make such exhausting-like visits,
the last week – as I have had a bad humming feeling and deafness,
stupor-like at times, in my head, which unfits me for continued exertion.
It comes from a bad cold, gathering I think in my head. If it were
not that some of the soldiers really depend on me to come, and the
doctors tell me it is really necessary, I should suspend my visits
for two or three days, at least. Poor boys, you have no idea how they
cling to one, and how strong the tie that forms between us. Things
here are just the same with me, neither better nor worse – (I
feel so engrossed with my soldiers, I do not devote that attention
to my office-hunting, which is needed for success.)
Jeff, you must give my best respects to Mr.
and Mrs. Lane, they have enabled me to do a world of good, and I can
never forget them. I see you had a great Union meeting in the Academy
of Music – it is impossible to tell what the government designs
to do the coming season, but I suppose they will push on the war.
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