South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-02-20
Andrew Jackson's WHEELER
Devotion to Her Husband.



FEBRuARY 8. 1S13..-My Dear Hus.
band: Your letter OF the 18th January
from the mouth OF tho Cumberland riv-,
er, came safe to hand. IL was every.
thing to me. rejoiced and was happy
TO hear you werc in health. It was nv
nightly prayer to the Almighty God
My thoughts are. forever on thee.
Wherever l go, where'er turn, nv
thoughts. my fears, my doubts. distress
me. Then little my hope revives a.
gain, and that keeps me alive. Were
it not for that i must sink; should
die in my present situation. But my
blessed Redecmcr is making interccs,
sion with the Father for US to meet a.
gain, 10 restore you to my bosom, where
every vein, every pulse beats high for
your health. your safety, and all Your
wishes crowned. Do not. my beloved
husband, let the love Of country, fame
and honor, let you forget you have one.
Without you, / would think them all
empty shadows.
You will say this Is not the language
of patriot, but its the language OF a
faithful wife. one know you esteem
and love sincerely but o! how many
pangs, how many hcart-rending sighs,
has your absence cost me. My time
passes heavily, aud am not in good
health, but l hope to see you once
more on this globe, and after this frail life
ends. be with you in happier chimes,
where shall experience no more pain
full separation, and then / shall be at
rest. l feel forctaste OF the joys that
arc to the virtuous souls. Gracious
God, help me TO pray for your happi.
ness. l was delighted TO learn you
we're pleased with Mr.. Blackman and
the other two clergymen, and the socie-
ty in general.
Our little Andrew is well, the most
aifectionatc little darling on earth. or.
ten does he ask me in bed not TO cry,
sweet papa will come to you again, and
L feel my cheeks TO know ] am she'd
ding tears. One Of the extreme cold
nights lie got little vext, and said he
wondered his papa did not come home
and sleep with him in his big bed. On
Thursday last, mamma. said he, let's 90
TO Nashville and see if he is there.
told him where YOU were gone. He
said, don't cry sweet mamma you can't
think how that has supported me
in my trials. wish | vas with you
vain wish
Pray, my dear. write TO me orten.-
It's cordial, it's balm to my mind in
lonesome hours. treasure them up as
a miscr does his gold. l could write
more to your satisfaction could re-.
frain from tears, but you know how to
make allowance for me. Catherine
Gallery returned in few days after you
set ont. The stock wants their masters
eye; all your household regrets your
absence, all wishing and praying your
return. paid Pickles every cent that
/ did not send you in my letter He
was not satisfied then borrowed $50
and paid him. He was going about try.
ing to sell your note. / have made
nearly enough TO pay him off.
Sister Hayes, Mrs. McKeane. Mrs.
Jackson, Mr.. Small, and Catherine send
their best wishes TO you. Please to pre-.
sent mine TO Mr.. Blackman and Mr..
Hines Carroll. and may the Almighty
God OF Heaven shower down His bless
ings, His mercy, on you; assist you 10
the ways OF life, in the ways of right.
eousncss; be your shield in the time
OF danger, support you in all things, and
keep you in the paths of wisdom-the
ways thereof is pence afar Well, think
on me, your dearest friend on earth.
Rachel Jackson.
MT. Il. Jdckson.