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Arrived here safely, dearest, between2 % 3 o'clock,
had dinner and came over to friend Bean's Store and while waiting
for him to come in, may as well scratch a line through
the [?] be a monster, & my nerves a little [?],
I got a few hourssleep last night, there being but few
[?]; but I am rather heavy for want of the usual
[?] . Found Bhp [?] & Bro Gregg at Kingsville
this morning, which has made the journey more agreeable
than if I had been solitary & alone.