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Stmr Cincinnati March 5th/46
My Dear Wife,
We are at this time on our passage up about 50 Miles below Louisville, with a good trip -- Say at least 150 cabin & upwards of 200 deck Passengers, with as much freight as we wanted. --
At present I think of remaining at Louisville, and will send this up by the "Simon Kenton" tomorrow per hands of some person that will deliver it, in order that you may be in readiness to return by the "Kenton" --
I suppose of course that Egbert is at home, and will see that you are all on board in time, if not, you must request the assistance of some of our friends to see you on board.
I shall expect to see you all by return of the "Kenton", and will be in attendance to welcome you -- Your kind favor of the 23d ult, was rec,d at Memphis and contents perused. Your request shall be granted. -- Our trip has been some longer than I anticipated when I left you -- My respects to all the family, & please accept my best love for yourself & our little darlings two words underscored. --
Your Affectionate Husband C. Gardner Pearce
I will settle your Fare at Louisville Therefore you will not pay it.
P. S. -- Send down and have State Rooms engaged for your Company early, before the best are selected? --
C. G. P --