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La Porte Ind. March 26 1864
My dear good Wife
Your good letter written the 20th & 21st & mailed the 22nd came here in last nights mail. I was surprised to get it, it came through so much quicker than usual. It was a real good letter full of love & affection for which I thank you a thousand times. I do like to get words of love from you & to know that you appreciate words of affection from me. I wish I could have you with me to talk with to kiss & to love, for I know you love me. I want to see the children too very much. I am sorry you are so unwell but I think if we were on our farm & kept no dairy & boarded no workfolks & you had a little girl to help