The Osceola times., 1880-02-28
ANDREW JACKsON'S WIFE.
Her Marked Devotion 20 Her yalented
Husband.
Letter printed for first time in Cincinnati Com
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Letter printed for first time in Cincinnati Com
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FEBRUARY S, lSl3-Ny Dear Husband!
Your letter of the lStl January from
the mouth Of the Cumberlandriver came
safe TO hand, II was everything TO me.
l reicicsd. was happy to hear you
were in health. 1t was my nightly
prayer to the Almighty God. My
thoughts are forever on thee. Where'er
! 90, where'er ! turn, my thoughts, my
fears, my doubts distress me. Then a
little my hope revives again Il that keeps
mo alive. Were it not for that | must
sink. l should die in my present situQ'
ton. But my Blessed Redeemer Is
making intercession with the Father for
MS TO meet again, to restore you to my
bosom, where every vein, every pulse
beats high for your health, your safety
4 all your wishes crowned, Do not, my
beloved husband, let the love ofcountry,
fame & honor make YOU forget you have
me. Without you, | would think them
all empty shadows.
You will say this Is not the language
of a patriot, but its the language of a
faithful wife, one l know you esteem
& love sincerely, but OH how many
pangs, how many heart-rending sighs
has your absence cost me. My time
passes heavily, q / am not In good
health, but ! hope to see you once more
on this globe, 4 after this irail life ends
be with you in happier climes, where
shall experience no more separation, q
then shall be at rest. | feel foretaste
of the joys that are TO the yirtuous souls
Gracious God, help me TO pray for you'
happiness. was delightedtO learn you
were pleased with Mr. Blackman and the
other two clergymen, d the society in
general
Our little Andrew is well, the mos
atiectionate little darling on earth. 0fter
does he ask me in bed not to cry, sweet
papa will come home to You again, and
feel my cheeks toknow if am shedding
tears. One Of the extreme cold night,
he got little veSt, and said he wondered
his papa did not come home and sleeI
with him in his big bed. On Thursday
last, mamma, said he, let's 20 to Nash
vile and see If he's there. told him
where you were gone. lie said, dom
cry, sweet mamma; you can't think how
that has supported me in my trials.
wish | was with you-vain wish.
Pray, my dear write to me often. IT.
a cordial, it's balm 10 my mind In lone
some hours. | treasure them up as :
miser does his gold. | could write more
to your satisfaction could | refrain from
tears, but you know how to make allow
anco for me. Catherine CaGery returned
in few days after you set out. Tn,
stock wants their masters eye, all YOU
household regrets your absence, all wish
ing & praying your return. lpaid Field,
every cent that | did not send you il
my letter. lie was not satisfied. l thcr
borrowed $50 q paid him. lie was 60
ing about trying TO sell your note.
have made nearly enough TO pay hin
of.
Sister Hayes, Mrs. MrKeane, Mrs
jackson, Mr.. Small & Catharine sends
their best wishes TO you. Please 10 pre-
sent mine to Mr.. Ulackman & Mr. HIine.
Carroll, & may the Almighty God OF
Heaven shower down His blessings, Iii,
mercy on you, assist you in the ways Of
life, in the ways Of ightcousness, be
your shield in time Of danger, support
you in all things, 81 keep you in the
paths o, wisdom-the ways thereof Is
peace afar. Well, think on me, YOU
dearest friend On earth.
A. JACKSON. RACHEL JACKSON.