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One Barrel Vegetables, containing New Irish Potatoes, Peas, Cucumbers, & Sweet Potatoes -- six (6) dried Venison Hams, One Bunch Bananos -- Three (3) Cans Oysters, and I believe Charly has put up some cake and sweet meats to send you pr Cousin John, & he has some Oranges &c which he purchased & I suppose will give you a part -- You can give Aunty's household such portion as you choose of the articles which I send. -- I will go in Market here tomorrow morning, and if Strawberries can be had, I will send you some, by the first boat, with instructions to deliver them, it may be too early for them, but I will make the trial. I saw some very fine in N. Orleans but could not - ripped page continue any plan to get them to you their natural state. -- We leave again for New Orleans tomorrow, & expect to have unclear easy 16 days as long as the water will permit as you may see by our season card in the New Orleans papers. --
I will write Egbert before leaving Louisville. We have not as yet ascertained whether the $120 -- belonged to the boat of not, as our cash has not been counted. --
Remember me to all the family & please accept my best love with lots of kisses for yourself & our little darlings. -- Your Affectionate Husband
C. G. Pearce