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ble to be detained , particularly at this stage of water, although the navigation is very fair for this season of the year. I sincerely hope this may find you, and all the familoy enjoying good health. my health remains good with the exception of a bad cold which I took soon after I left Louisville, but hope soon to be better. My love to you, and all the family, with hopes that you may all enjoy your selves is the sincere wishes of your Affectionate Husband C Garner Pearce

P.S I have given up the idea of giving South at present? with the "Monsoon" party an account of its being an incident that "I never hear of such a thing Dear" and secondly because I had rather be with you as much as possible consistant with my unclear than to be away from you ______ CGP