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Mead family papers, July 1863-January 1864

1863-08-20-Page 02

I have written about all I can think of now if I think of any thing more before I go to the Office I will write some more. If I don't you must excuse me & be satisfied when you know that I am doing very well. I hope to get home before I go South again. 
2 o'clock. I will writ a little before I eat my supper for when I am done I shall mail my letter. We expect 2 boat loads of sick up from St. Louis to night. Probably some of our Co will come. 
We have have prayer meetings every Wednesday evening in this hour but I am sorry that they are not very well attended nevertheless the Lord is not confined to the many. Pray for us. 
I feel that I make but little progress do not enjoy myself as I could with you pray for me, that I may be faithful which is my desire. 
I shall direct to Marengo as I think you will be there ere this is. For the present I bid you a fond fare well. Be a a good girl & write. Yours etc
J.M.

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I have written about all I can think of now if I think of any thing more before I go to the Office I will write some more. If I don't you must excuse me & be satisfied when you know that I am doing very well. I hope to get home before I go South again. 2 o'clock. I will writ a little before I eat my supper for when I am done I shall mail my letter. We expect 2 boat loads of sick up from St. Louis to night. Probably some of our Co will come. We have have prayer meetings every Wednesday evening in this hour but I am sorry that they are not very well attended nevertheless the Lord is not confined to the many. Pray for us. I feel that I make but little progress do not enjoy myself as I could with you pray for me, that I may be faithful which is my desire. I shall direct to Marengo as I think you will be there ere this is. For the present I bid you a fond fare well. Be a a good girl & write. Yours etc J.M.