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epistle at least one week. And caused a long pause in me, (as I was expecting a letter from you daily,) which on receipt of this I hope you will pardon. I can inform you that we are unclear very well with the repairs of the "Goddess" we are now on the dry docks painting, caulking, &c, which will take us all next week to complete. As soon as I get through repairing I shall drop down to the landing, and proceed to take in cargo for New Orleans. I cannot as yet, state when you may look for me, but I shall unclear unclear due diligence, as I am anxious to be with you, I hope you will bear my long absence from you, with you usual composure and fortitude, with the belief, that I am doing what I think for the best. I am very much pleased to hear of so great a change in my old acquaintance M. A. Gordon. I have always thought him to be a very clever fellow, except when Whiskey of some other evil Spirit of the same nature had the upper hand of him. I think cousin Jane must begin