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June 1= 1862 Home Farm Kankakee Co Ill My own dear good wife How I long to be with you very, very much. I thank you a thousand times for your good letter written one week ago to-day - you say you never missed me so much before. I too miss you as never before. I wish you were well & with me here, & that we had got through with out moving - We need each others presence, care & love. We must both use every exertion not only to get well not only for each others sake but also for the sake of our dear children - I am sorry that you are so unwell. I do hope you will spare no exertion to get better - The weather has been written down left and top of page with often directing your letters to Chebanse. Give those copies to unclear Miles & keep the original papers till I see you