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say but I shall forbear to remain here one week longer, or thereabouts, it will however depend upon Circumstances tomorrow, the "Cincinnati" is out on the Ways and the first calculation was to block her p and let her remain for some 10 or 15, but now it seems to be the opinion of some of the head men of this incorporated Town that they will let the Boat remain on the Ways as she lies. and do the work and put her back in the River within the space of 8 or 9 days, should this latter plan go into effect I shall desire to remain until she is launched and unclear work so far completed, that I can unclear to start the boat out for the Fall Season, In the other, or previous plan was to block up the "Cincinnati" and take out the "Marengo" on the Ways below us, should this still be the result, I shall in all probability come home and spend a week with you. I shall send this by the first Boat + will write you again as soon as I am aprized of the Movements of the Waters, relative to the action + decision of the select men of this Town, the Ways are City property and require form for any step taken. -- Remember me to each Member of our family, and please accept my best love for yourself and our little ones. --
Your Affectionate Husband, C Gardner Pearce