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Stmr. Cincinnati Dec 13/45

My Dear Wife,

I left this letter at Vicksburg on our trip down to be fwd. by first Boat bound up, but the neglectful fellows did not obey instructions - and let the letter remain until we returned -- I open it to let you hear from me, and fearing that the Ohio may be too low for us to get up, will have this mailed at Memphis, which place we will soon arrive at on our trip up, and hope we may meet a rise in the Ohio, but from what information we have as yet recd, it remains quite doubtful.

My health has been improving since I wrote the opposite side of this sheet bearing date of the 2d inst. -- The "Sunny South" that I expected to find, was most of the time quite cold & disagreeable, we have at this time very pleasant weather. --

Remember me to Mother, Cousin & all the family, and accept my best love for yourself and our little darlings. May this find you all in good health. -- Your Affectionate Husband

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