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St. Louis August 21st 1839 My dear Ann, I can inform you that my health continues good, which I esteem one of the greatest earthly blessings bestowed upon mankind. An dfondly hope these few lines which I shall attempt to communicate to you, may find you enjoying an equal degree of happiness. After bidding you farewell in Cincinnati for a while, I proceeded on my voyage to this city. And met with but very little obstruction during the unclear. I remained in Louisville about 24 hours longer than what was general our usual stay at that port. This I did in order that the late rise of water might get farther in advance of us. After leaving Louisville I had no detention? getting out of the Ohio except at one place, known as the Cumberland Island Bar, at which place I was compelled