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S.B. "Goddess of Liberty" Nov. 22/41

My Dear Wife, We are at this time underway on our downward passage about 200 miles above Vicksburg, Miss. We have a very fair trip, and thus far have had no accident happen unclear - I write at this time with the view of leaving this at Vicksburg, to be put on board the first Steamer Bound for Cincinnati, thinking it may reach you sooner, than the letter will, which I shall write you at N. Orleans. I am in hopes of receiving a letter from you on my arrival at New Orleans, as I am very anxious to hear from you, In strict accordance with our worthy cousin's? unclear of life, in faithfully fulfilling all promises, I look forward with confidence in having my desire gratified.- - Charles and Egbert are both on board and in good health, bound for the goodly city of N.O. which is about to become their place residence, May health, happiness, and prosperity attend all their movements in business, and above all, may the wise "Ruler of the Universe" so direct their steps