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"In haste" | I arrived here this morning between 11 and 12 o;clock A.M. We were detained by fog, was the consequence of our being so last. I think of having the the "[[low?]]", and taking [[unclear]] on the S.B. "Maine"which is now in the canal having for St. Louis, the "[[unclear]]" will not have here before tomorrow, and probably not then. And since I have departed from Cincinnati, I feel very anxious to perform my voyage as fast as possible_____ Ann [[unclear]] thus far, has been very pleasant, considering it has been on a very slow "boat" but good humor and jokes accompanied us (which are very common on our [[unclear]] [[unclear]]) if we could not keep up wtih some of the faster boats [[unclear]] our way ________ I [[unclear]] [[unclear]] these few lines to let you know that I arrived here in safety and in good health. And fondly hope this may find you in good health and enjoyment. I will write you again, as soon as I arrive at St. Louis, My love to you, and all the family ___ From your affectionate Husband C. Gardner Pearce | ||
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Louisville Oct. 31st 1840
My Dear Ann,
I arrived here this morning between 11 and 12 o;clock A.M. We were detained by fog, was the consequence of our being so last. I think of having the the "low?", and taking unclear on the S.B. "Maine"which is now in the canal having for St. Louis, the "unclear" will not have here before tomorrow, and probably not then. And since I have departed from Cincinnati, I feel very anxious to perform my voyage as fast as possible_____ Ann unclear thus far, has been very pleasant, considering it has been on a very slow "boat" but good humor and jokes accompanied us (which are very common on our unclear unclear) if we could not keep up wtih some of the faster boats unclear our way ________ I unclear unclear these few lines to let you know that I arrived here in safety and in good health. And fondly hope this may find you in good health and enjoyment. I will write you again, as soon as I arrive at St. Louis, My love to you, and all the family ___ From your affectionate Husband C. Gardner Pearce "In haste"