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Stmr. Cincinnati Feb 21st 1846
My Dear Wife,
We are at this time nearing Vicksburg, on our downward passage, and feel some better than when I last addressed you, as regads my trip, in consequence of getting upwards of 100 head of cattle at Helena, (Ark.) which will bring our receipts up to our last trip, say $3,000.
We expect to reach N. Orleans on Monday evening, and depart from thence in time to arrive at Louisville about 2 or 3d proximo, as previously advised. --
My health remains good, and truly hope this may find you all participating in the same inestimable blessing. -- I have written you twice before this, since I left you, one of which was left at Cairo, and the other at Memphis, this I will leave at Vicksburg, all of which I hope will reach you by due course of mail, or otherwise.
Remember me to all the family, and please accept my best love for yourself, our little darlings with lots of kisses. --
Your Sincere + Affectionate Husband
C. Gardner Pearce