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him about the 15 or 20th of next month, as near as I can now judge,- On our trip down about 18 miles below Natchez, one of our Engineers by the name of Smith, fell overboard & was drowned he was on unclear at the time, and we suppose he was either sliping? (sic), or had a fit at the time, as there was no obsticle in the way which would cause him to slip or stumble, Mr S as near as we can ascertain, has a mother residing at Pittsburgh where he has family made it, his home, The family which I wrote you in my last letter, Mr M Pernan left us at Vicksburg, I thought Mrs M P. very smart to be able to go out in 2 days after the birth of young "Cupid" but such is the fact, she did do it. - I am anxiously looking for your letter, which I may expect every unclear, and shall look for another at St Louis, My best love to you, and our little daughter, and all the family, and fondly hope this may find you all in the unclear of good heath, is the sincere wishes of your, Affectionate Husband C. Gardner Pearce