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La Porte Ind. April 25 1864
My dear good wife,
It is a real dark night. How I wish I could have the soothing influence of your hand upon my aching head to-night. I have been very unwell all day. I suppose it has been caused by the very disagreeable weather we are having. This is the fourth day that it has rained & there are no appearance of its being fair weather. I noticed this morning. I presume I shall feel better as soon as this storm passes. Such feelings unfit me for business & make me long for home, but I am sure I don't know when I shall again have a home. I have been making inquires about a house