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Louisville Jan 28th 1846 image

My Dear Wife,

I took an early start from the "Cincinnati" she lies at the foot of the Canal, when I left this morning at the break of day, I rode up on the hurricane deck of a Horse, which was very good exercise, but rather frosty -- My health remains good, and I fondly hope this may find you all participating an equal blessing, and that you may have fully recovered from your late indisposition by cold 'ere this comes to hand. -- I saw Capt Monfort this morning who says he sent you some Baltimore Oysters as he passed through the "Queen City" if they are good I am pleased that you have been fortunate enough to receive such a present, as I could not comply with your request to send any from the "Cincinnati" being all disposed of when I returned to the boat. -- I will however, recollect you on our next trip.

As I stated yesterday, I hope you will be ready to take an excursion down the River, on our next trip, or the trip following,