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We also here of great destruction on the Missouri River, by loss of Produce say Tobacco, Salt &c at the different Towns on the River where the flood has inundated them. I think I make a safe calculation to say that the present overflow will retard the growth & population of the country at least ten years. We think the River has nearly attained its heighth at this point, as report informs us, that it is receding in some of the River above.

I have not recd. any letter, or information from our relations above, the present high water has not materially injured them, smudged Atchison of the Steamer "Amaranth" informed? - smudged me, that the late Hurricane which passed over my Brother's place, did great damage to the farm, by destroying the Timber &c &c he said the damage was estimated at least to be $1000--

Yesterday afternoon I called at Mr Chappell's but saw only Mrs. Copp, she is about house and looks tolerable well, she informed me that the family were in tolerable health only Mrs Alexander and some others of the family complaining. I hope Ann Maria & Dutee have recovd in this. Our chance for a trip back, looks rather gloomy, as there is little or no freight and passenges very scarce. You may look for me about Sunday or Monday.

My love to all. From Your Affectionate Husband C Gardner Pearce Image