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in life, that they may exclaim? when they are called hence to depart, it is well for us.- In my last letter, which I sent you by Capt. Morfort, I did not say any thing about where to direct my letters, you will therefore address a letter to me at St Louis on receipt of this, if you have not previously done so, And also write me at N. Orleans via unclear, so that I may hear from you at N.O. next trip.- I will write you after, and hope you will be as punctual, as domestic affairs will allow.- I must make you acquainted with an occurrence, which took precedence about 9. O'Clock last evening, which I term? the "Goddess" first born, This was no less than a lady passenger on board, bound for N. Orleans by the name of Mrs. M[ [Pernar?]] who presented her husband with a fine son, which very readily? received the name of Cupid, as it happened to be born in the State Room having that name, It was exceedingly regretted among the passengers (who had their own sport) that it was not a Daughter, so that they might name it after the "Goddess", The lady I understand is very comfortable & I presume? will soon be about again, This will no doubt unclear the "Goddess" to a puff in the N.O. papers, If so, Cousin Jane may look out for particulars, as I calculate to send her a package -