2 some weeks I am surprised that from apparently so small a shock my whole system should be so com- pletely stunned I am
now free from pain and kind friends come and read for me I am supplied with abundance of of good books and all that can con
illegible to my speed recovery and present comfort I am with a very sensible and kind family and could not be better cared
for In a few weeks I will be ready to look the world and illegible illegible in the face Well as illegible and I mean to make
this long rest profitable as possible 3 and now mother I would just say to you and to father all my friends I illegible
illegible illegible in full You know the worst so be patient do not fret I will write soon again My love to all John Muir
I have written at random and in the dark but hope you will be able to read my meaning