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1860-02-26 Page 01

Bloomfield, Iowa Feb 26th 1860 My Dear Wife, Your letter of the 23rd inst came to hand.  I was a little suprised to learn that you did not go through to Keosauqua the day you left.  I expect you was afraid that you would get Maud drowned. You must take a little more care in your writing else you will fall into a loose & Careless style of Composition, not at all Commendable.  The roads are awful bad indeed almost impossible. They are so bad that I really do not know when I Can Come after you.  I want to see you and little Maud most awful bad.  I really believe I love you both. I have not slept at home but one night since you left,  I am writing this letter in Bakers office.  Mrs. Baker is in the office and says for us to stop at Elbert's and bring her a [red Plaid?].  Do not let me forget it,  Kiss little Maud for me and imagine one for yourself.  I will come as soon as possible. Your affectionate husband, J.B. Weaver (over)

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Bloomfield, Iowa Feb 26th 1860 My Dear Wife, Your letter of the 23rd inst came to hand. I was a little suprised to learn that you did not go through to Keosauqua the day you left. I expect you was afraid that you would get Maud drowned. You must take a little more care in your writing else you will fall into a loose & Careless style of Composition, not at all Commendable. The roads are awful bad indeed almost impossible. They are so bad that I really do not know when I Can Come after you. I want to see you and little Maud most awful bad. I really believe I love you both. I have not slept at home but one night since you left, I am writing this letter in Bakers office. Mrs. Baker is in the office and says for us to stop at Elbert's and bring her a [red Plaid?]. Do not let me forget it, Kiss little Maud for me and imagine one for yourself. I will come as soon as possible. Your affectionate husband, J.B. Weaver (over)