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La Porte Ind. April 25 1864

My dear good wife,

    It is a real dark night.  How I wish I could have the soothing influence of your hand upon my aching head to-night.  I have been very unwell all day.  I suppose it has been caused by the very disagreeable weather we are having.  This is the fourth day that it has rained & there are no appearance of its being fair weather.  I noticed this morning.  I presume I shall feel better as soon as this storm passes.   Such feelings unfit me for business & make me long for home, but I am sure I don't know when I shall again have a home.  I have been making inquires about a house