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La Porte Ind. March 16 1864

My dear good Wife 

     I have been trying to-day to look up some old matter on the books but I am feeling so nervous that it seems to me as if I could not possibly work at these things any longer.  I have just been out to walk, but, I do not feel as if I could apply myself to my task & I have concluded to spend a few minutes writing to you.  I wish I could have you with me but I suppose I must contend myself for the present without you.  As my health is it seems hard that I am obliged to confine myself to office work to get the means to pay my debts & to surround myself & family with the comforts of life & yet I am thankful for this opportunity of earning something.  You ask how long my
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