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La Porte Jan 22nd 1864 My dear good Wife

                  I am still in suspense as to your whereabouts as there has as yet been no mail from as far East as Buffalo Since the great Storm. I have been thinking that if you were detained on the way you would write me from the place of your detention & consequently have eagerly watched the mails. You have I conclude reached Buffalo before the terrible accident on the road Monday night between Cleveland & Buffalo by which 4 were Killed, 20 Wounded & 3 Cars burned. This accident occurred on the train bound west from Buffalo Monday Evening. The Telegraph reports

[left-hand side] The Moon is shining brightly & the night is Very beautiful. The weather is not cold.