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La Porte March 6th 1864

My dear good Wife,

   How are you enjoying yourself now in your New England home.  How is your health in all respects.  Have you been taking that care of yourself that I desire you should & have earnestly & repeatedly asked you to.  Is your health improving & are you happy.  I want to know all about you.  Have you visited Emily yet.  Does she seem friendly to you.  Where is Samuel and what does he intend to do.  Has Chandler sold his farm & does he intend to come visit whether he sells or not.  How are the rough New England March winds affecting you.  Does your lung pain you as much as it did & how is your cough.  Do you miss me any &