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New Orleans Jan 22. 1842 My Dear Wife, The "Mongahila"? is just ready to unclear & I take up my pen to let you know that we arrived here yesterday & all well, and what will probably be more pleasing to you to know that I am up for Cincinnati___ I believe I could do better to go to St. Louis but I am so anxious to see you & our little Daughter, that I have resolved to come at all hazards, I rec'd your letter which you send by S. B. "Queen of the Mist" & the package contraining 3 shirts & our little Daughters profile,