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LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI.

& i didn't get no work for 3 days as i aint strong enough for roust about on
a steam bote (for a deck, band)—The afternoon of the 3rd day I spent my
last 10 cts for 2 moons (large, round sea-biscuit) & cheese & i felt pretty rough

HE PULLED SOME « LEATHEB.'

& was thinking i would have to go on the dipe (picking pockets) again, when
i thought of what you once said about a fellows calling1 on the Lord when
he was in hard luck, & i thought i would try it once anyhow, but when i