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My Dear Wife,
It is quite possible that I may remain here until tomorrow morning, my intention was to have left for home this morning, and perhaps I do wrong in remaining, but such is the opposition here, that I am compelled entirely against my will to stay and defend the "Cincinnati" knowing if I do not, she will not be protected, we have unfortunatly arrived in port with the best Boats around here, to wit "Uncle Sam" "Empire" "Genl Taylor" "Atlantis" +c. +c. and all Louisville go in favor of their own Boats, and opposed to any thing from their rival and superior City Cincinnati,
I hope I may yet be in time, should I not I shall regret it very much, although my attention to business here is very much required. -- I saw Mr Devie this morning he informs me that the whole family have returnd to Louisville to settle permantly. --
Your Sincere + Affectionate Husband
C. G. Pearce