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My intention is to visit you, immediately on my return from Iowa. - I saw Alxander this morning he informs me that the Chappell family are all well. - Relative to health, I believe if you would send to Harrison's and get a Jug full of Blue Lick & take one or two tumblers full of it, each morning before breakfast & more through the day if necessary to keep your bowels in good condition, you would immediately find it of great benefit to you.

Persons who live a sedendary life, require something of this kind- nearly ever since I left you, I have been taking it regularly every morning, and never think of leaving port with out a Bbl. of B. Lick on board I cannot think but what Blue Lick, or something of the kind to regulate the bowels, is the principal Key to Health. - I am of your last Physician opinion, about nursing Margaret Jane, this might be a precarious season to wean her, but I think it would very much improve your strength & health, & might be as well for her, relative to this particular you are better advised than myself.

One of my Mocking birds is dead & I have no way of sending the other Home, as Mr Faris by whom I send this letter, goes through by Stage. Remember me to Cousin & please accept my best love & plenty of kisses for yourself & dear daughters. - Your Affectionate Husband

C. G. Pearce