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to be gratified, on my arrival in N. Orleans.
I shall leave This letter at Vicksburg to be put on board The first boat bound for the "Queen City," and hope it may be borne to you with dispatch, and recd. as an epistle of glad tidings. --
I have again to day, been perusing all my past letters from you, in one, you state, that our long, and continued separation is too much for your warm heart to bear, On reflection of This sentence, I feel almost consciencious that I am committing a rong, by being separated from you. While on the other hand, I see the unclear produced from The purest unclear of my heart? for the interest and wellfarunclear Those who? I claim to be protector, and guardian for, Although I have taken argument for granted as truth, without any defence.
Yet I can sympathize with you in all your warm and affectionate feelings, and hope you will still continue to bear your privations with composure and firmness, until my return.
We have a very fair trip on board. -- Should Charly be in Cinti, let him know how we are progressing, remember to me to him, and Emilene. --
My best compliments to all the family, and please accept my best love for yourself, and our "little one" with plenty kisses. --
From Your Sincere and Affectinate Husband
C. Gardner Pearce