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Carries a locket with my picture in it, all I can say is I would only be too happy to see her, and am thankful to her for the honor she has confered on me by wearing said locket. And tell her I intend to visit her as soon as possible after my return home. Give her my compliments and tell her I have no Photo now as we have never been where they could take one worthy of sending to a young lady since leaving New Orleans. You need not fear of any southern "Belles" captivating my heart, for I do not converse with them being rather backward youth. And do not much like their style. They seem so distant and in fact not very Virtuous or chaste. I am afraid that Miss McEwin has forgotten me if such be the case then is no love lost. Nevertheless I would liked to have continued the correspondace. Also I have received her picture. If you should see her present her my compliments and tell her I often think of her. [illegible] 'You,' be married Christmas, Why! I am surprised. Pray who is the man that passed the attractive to win your heart. Am afraid you are only jesting, are you not. I think you real mean for not telling me who is to be your future companion to travel through this world. With two hearts that beat as one Two souls with but a single thought I will show you the photo of my intended when I come home, but I aint going to lend it to you. You bet I wont.