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La Porte Ind March 8th 1864

My dear Wife

    I have just received your letter of Feb 28 & March 1st mailed at Winchester.  I can assure you I was glad to get it.  I am glad that "Ba" seems better & that Eddie & Minnie are as well as they are.  I do wish you were better.  I think if you would use mustard on your lung you will be better unless you put it off too long.  I am afraid you will do so.  You must take care of yourself.  You do very wrong in not using every means in your power to regain your health.  Just think of what would become of our dear children without you.  You may be well again I firmly believe if you will make the proper effort.  I must insist upon you taking all the air & exercise you possibly can