Refers to: his inability to respond fully to Sixsmith's letter; their recent elections, his support for the Democrats and his belief in slow, rather than radical, reform; Wallace, and his need of Sixsmith's help (due to his eye problems); Traubel's book and circular; progress in his work for Whitman generally; his sense of Whitman's constant presence; the guidance Whitman can offer Sixsmith.
Dated at: Philadelphia [Pennsylvania, USA].