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We saw in the New York Herald
(which arrived a few days in
advance of the mail via the
Nicaragua Mt.) the accident
that had befallen the Mag-
nolia and as the paper
stated it took place off Mrs
J. P. Coupers estate whilest
taking in cotton. I of course
knew it ment Hamilton, I
felt a little uneasy. But
could not have drempt of
the great danger you had
been in. How did my
dear little Anna behave?
like a man I am sure -
I long to get a letter from
your own dear hand on
the subject. From what
Mother wrote I suppose Mr
Couper must have jumped
over board with yourself & Anna.