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I wrote you by the "Queen of the Nest" and sent you one unclear oysters care of Mr Hartwick, which I hope you will receive in good order I would send you some fruit, but fear it would not keep, unless it was kept open which I could not get any one to do, the fruit which I sent you from Cairo was kept open to that place. I shall send this letter by the "Ohio Belle" which is about ready to leave, I also send a package of newspapers addressed to you, which are intended for Cousin Jane to peruse as well as yourself, I send them to you, thinking they will be more likely to be sent unclear, as I directed them to the care of Mr Hartwell. - Charles is well, and sends his best respects, he said yesterday, he was rather lonesome, & wished some of you were down here, I don't want you to think that I have forgotten our little Daughter, for I think of her very often when I am awake, as well as you, my Dear Wife, I must close by sending my best love to you, and our little daughter & all the family. From your Affectionate Husband, C.Gardner Pearce