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Sunday evening La Porte Feb 21--1864 My own dear Wife

 I wrote you this A.M. but on reviewing it I am afraid you will think from it that my health is poorer than it really is. I am feeling better this P.M. & I presume I shall get entirely over this nervousness in a few days. I am sure I hope so. If I could only know how you & the children are all the time I think I should. You all are very dear to me & consequently when you are sick & suffering I cannot help but think about you too much perhaps for My own good. If I could only have you all where I could Exchange with you good warm kisses of affection I think I should be quite well. I have just been looking at your ambrotypes, Wife, Eddie, Winnie & Ba's

[left-hand side] I do not know how David & Leaming's Matters will turn out. I hope they will be able to go to work again. Be sure & use Mustard on your lungs at once & take good care of yourself. Is there no one in Warwick you can get to wash for you. Remember Kindly to all. I will write you again in a day or two and let you know how I am. Your affectionate husband N.Kendall