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Stmr. "Cincinnati" Jan. 15.th 1846

My Dear Wife,

In consequence of fatigue I have declined writing until the present time. My intention was, when I left Louisville, to have written before reaching Memphis, but depriving myself of Sleep, nearly all the way out of the Ohio, I felt more like sleeping, than writing for the first several hundred miles after coming into the Missipi. River. This morning we are about 150 Miles above Vicksburg and expect to reach that place sometime to night, where I shall leave this letter to be put on the first Boat bound for Louisville or the "Queen City." My health remains good, and I fondly hope this may find you all participating an equal blessing. -- I have reflected much on my short visit home, and have imagined how much happiness I might realize with my dear Wife two words underscored and interesting children two words underscored, if I was so situated as to be with them, relative to this matter, I hope circumstances will soon warrant my desire. -- In your much esteemed letter of the 9th ult. I find many remarks, worthy of serious reflection, and if fully complied with, would ensure happiness to all. --