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to darling Cherry (wife)

He is at sea and he writes they have a strong wind. He hopes his wife is keeping herself busy with "Jimmy's training". He hopes he will return soon.

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to darling Cherry (wife)

He has reached Lisbon. All his travels just make him feel more satisfied that he has chosen the right partner. Recently there was an outbreak of yellow fever on the ship. He describes some of the victims. He also describes the streets of Lisbon...

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to darling Cherry (wife)

He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak...

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to darling Cherry (wife)

There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back...

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to darling Cherry (wife)

He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor

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