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Cousin George informed that he saw Egbert & Charles at Smithland on their way to Cincinnati. You can advise Charley that I have sold the Bhl. of Oranges in St. Louis, which I purchased for him & myself for the purpose of giving away in Cincinnati, they were decaying and would not keep long enough to bear transportation. I left a letter at Cairo for Charley as I went up, but will not know whether he received it or not, until I arrive there.

At New Orleans, I expect we will advertise again for Louisville, in hopes of finding water enough by the time we get up to let us up. But we unclear be again defeated a rise may not come, therefore you must not look or expect me, without considerable of a rise at Cincinnati.

If you think necessary to go to the Country on account of the children, you will make the best solution you can find, as I have previously advised you. Bless the dear children how I want to see them, and no less their dear Mother. Please write and direct to care W. Falls, Cairo Ills. Remember me affectionately to Mother & Cousin and all other members of the family, and accept my best love for yourself and our little daughters.

Your Sincere and Affectionate Husband

C. G. Pearce