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La Porte Ind. March 26 1864

My dear good Wife

    Your good letter written the 20th & 21st & mailed the 22nd came here in last nights mail.  I was surprised to get it, it came through so much quicker than usual.  It was a real good letter full of love & affection for which I thank you a thousand times.   I do like to get words of love from you & to know that you appreciate words of affection from me.  I wish I could have you with me to talk with to kiss & to love, for I know you love me.  I want to see the children too very much.  I am sorry you are so unwell but I think if we were on our farm & kept no dairy & boarded no workfolks & you had a little girl to help