22. Arrived safely two hours ago

NEW YORK,

28 June 1894.

DEAR MOTHER,

Arrived safely two hours ago. Landsberg [1] was waiting at the station. Came to Dr. Guernsey’s house. Nobody was there except a servant. I took a bath and strolled with Landsberg to some restaurant where I had a good meal. Then, I have just now returned to Landsberg’s rooms in the Theosophical Society and am writing you this letter.

ⓘ[1] Mr. Leon Landsberg, who was later initiated by Swami Vivekananda into Sannyāsa at Thousand Island Park and became known as Swamai Kripānanda.

I haven’t been to see my other friends yet. After a good and long rest through the night I hope to see most of them tomorrow. My Love to you all. By the by, somebody stepped on my umbrella on board the train and broke its nose off.

Your affectionate son,
VIVEKANANDA.

PS—I have not settled myself. So as to direct letters to me, they can be directed c/o Leon Landsberg, 144 Madison Ave., New York.