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Stmr. "Cincinnati" May 3d 1846

My Dear Wife,

We are on our downward passage between Shawneetown & Smithland was detained last night by fog -- With what we have on board & what we have engaged at points below, will make out a very fair trip. -- I hope the articles which I sent you from Louisville will come safe to hand. -- I requested Capt. Basham to send you a Box or Basket of the first Strawberries that made their appearance in the Louisville Market and to forward them by some safe hands & pay the transportation & delivery of the same, so if you have the good luck to receive them, you will have nothing to do but eat & enjoy them, which I hope may be the case. -- I still anticipate making you a short visit on my return trip should nothing prevent, consequently you may look for me on Saturday Night or Sunday Morning 16 + 17th insts. --

Remember me affectionatly to the family & please accept my best love for yourself & our little darlings with lots of kisses, & a wish for continuance of your good health

Your Affectionate Husband C. G. Pearce image image

I will write again soon