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The Cholera I do not feel at all afraid of. It appears to be confined entirely to the intemperate, dissipated and suffering. I presume that with proper prudence and attention, there is no sort of danger for a person of correct habits. Noticing the habits of people here, I have wondered they did not most all die of Cholera or something else. Sabbath Afternoon This forenoon at the First Presbyterian Church I heard I think quite a character; Rev Dr Smith, an old Scotshman, a very big man very awkward & slovenly in his appearance, strongly nasal in his pronunciation; but, I judge, very extensively educated {I can think of no better term} a great logician and reasoner, considerably eloquent and with as much power, depth and unclear of voice as I ever heard. He is certainly a great preacher! I think very few men could be more effective as a field preacher. His sermon this forenoon was an excellent one, about an hour long, of close argument, without notes, and by no means dull. They have no afternoon service in the churches here. The morning service is at 10 1/2 A.M. the other at 7 1/2 P.M. I believe I must stop, and write a little to the folks in Maine, just to let them know I am going to St. Louis tomorrow, thence by Steamboat to Cairo and Caledonia. I believe I shall go by Stage Coach to Alton Ill. then over to St. Louis, and take one of the Ohio River Boats. Yours Sincerely I.L.