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New York Feb. 22 1849 Dear Father As we do not sail until Saturday I thought that I would ocupy some of my leisure minutes in writing to let you know how we were getting along and when we should get away. Every thing is purchased and the only thing that keeps us is the want of funds or we should have been off to day. last night we were ordered to be on board at 9O.clock Saturday Morning but it depends on our being able to raise the funds, though they are confident that it will be raised to night if it is we shall be off Saturday and no mistake. I have got everything aborad and stowed away and John and myself slept aboard last night and I am writing this letter in my State Room. I was glad to see Em come down last night. She and the rest of the girls are coming down to see our vessel to morrow. Tell mother I was glad to see that unclear Bread and that it doesn't stand much of a chance to last long. You can do as you are a mind about coming down and see me off. If you can I should like to have you come. I think if you came in the morning train on Saturday you will be