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I hope you, and our dear Cousin Jane may have recd; some good from your new dresses 'ere this. Say to Cousin, I hope hers may captivate a prize worth having, with her smiles and worthiness, which would be fully recipient in exchange. -- I will leave this at Memphis, and may write again from Vicksburg. --
Remember me affectionately to all the family, and please accept my best love for yourself, and our little darlings with plenty of kisses. --
Your Affectionate Husband, C. Gardner Pearce
Margaret Jane is a "bad old Gall"
Steamer "Cincinnati"
Egbert Sackett