Keokuk Mar. 20^th 1862

 

My Dear Annie—

                                    Have just arrived here—12^o M. We reached M[?] this morning, and I have been all forenoon coming over the rapids on a barge. The day is pleasant but rather too cool for comfort Yet the trip was pleasant. we will be off in a half hour for St Louis. How long we will stay there—or where we shall go I dont know, but off for Dixie soon. I was intending to ask you to write me soon to St Louis but I forgot it, in my hurry. but hope you will do so, as I want to hear from you before leaving there I forgot the [?] pen in my vest pocket, send it to me please. excuse my short letter I am in great haste to get this to the office before the boat leaves I will write you again between here & St Louis Good bye—be a good girl—

 

                                                            Your Husband

                                                                        Amos G. Collins

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