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We have arrived safely at this port, and find things about as we might expect. -- All well on board. -- Met John Fuller on our arrival, he is in good health also -- We expect to leave here on Thursday without fail, + will arrive in Louisville about 29th inst --
We have arrived safely at this port, and find things about as we might expect. -- All well on board. -- Met John Fuller on our arrival, he is in good health also -- We expect to leave here on Thursday without fail, + will arrive in Louisville about 29th inst --


We have the news here this evening that Mexico has declared War against the United States + blockaded her ports, which creates quite a stir, and may be correct.
We have the news here this evening that Mexico has declared War against the United States & blockaded her ports, which creates quite a stir, and may be correct.


The "Peytona" is about to back out, so I must bid you good bye, with my best respects to all the family + my best love to you + our little darlings. --
The "Peytona" is about to back out, so I must bid you good bye, with my best respects to all the family & my best love to you + our little darlings. --


Your Affectionate Husband
Your Affectionate Husband
C. G. Pearce
C. G. Pearce


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New Orleans April 20th 1846

My Dear Wife,

We have arrived safely at this port, and find things about as we might expect. -- All well on board. -- Met John Fuller on our arrival, he is in good health also -- We expect to leave here on Thursday without fail, + will arrive in Louisville about 29th inst --

We have the news here this evening that Mexico has declared War against the United States & blockaded her ports, which creates quite a stir, and may be correct.

The "Peytona" is about to back out, so I must bid you good bye, with my best respects to all the family & my best love to you + our little darlings. --

Your Affectionate Husband C. G. Pearce

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