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was sent down by the Cincinnati Ins. offices to render any assistance I might want, he being a Steam boat builder, and of course understands The nature of raising & launching boats, on his arrival here I informed him the steps which I had taken, and he said it would perfectly satisfactory to the Cinta. offices & what he would have advised with me to have done. I explained to him that she was worth $1000 to whoever it might concern to raise her & if they did not succeed it would not cost any thing for the experiment. On the other hand we might go to work and spend $1000 or more, and not accomplish any thing. I have not much to do, or say t present, only to watch their movement and advise with them, as I am still Boss over all. If my contractors succeed in raising the "Goddess" I think you may expect to see us in Cincinti; sometime next week. I am as usual very anxious to see you, but unless sickness should call me home, cannot think of leaving here while they are making an effort to raise her or if they should succeed, whilst she may be undergoing repairs. My best love to all the family & please accept a full share for yourself & our little pet. You may expect a letter from me again soon. I often think of you & our past calculations for you to go around with us the next trip.
Your Sincere and Affectionate Husband
C. G. Pearce