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San Francisco Sept. 12th 1853

The few lines you wrote Aug 3rd
were received the 7th inst. -- bearing the unwelcome
intelligence of Charles's severe illness

In the previous letter, you wrote that he had
a bad cold & was quite unwell, but I was in
hopes to have heard of his recovery -- "but sad reverse"
to hear that he was so sick -- ere now however
a change has probably taken place -- for better
or worse -- I sincerely hope for the better. Were he
in this country I should have but little hopes of
his recovery, but under your kind care I think
he will regain his health. as I know you will
do everything in your power to bring about that
"happy change" & I hope to hear by next mail of
his entire recovery.

My health remains good & I believe all the
Pepperellites now sojourning in this "Golden Country"
are enjoying the same blessing. I have not heard
from S. P. Tucker [Samuel P. Tucker] for several days but presume
he is well There were no letters for him by last
mail nor did I receive any from Mr. T. family

I received a letter however from Mr. S. A. Jewett & was
happy to hear that he & his father were rather more
comfortable & I hope their health will continue
to improve, so that they may again enjoy good health