Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-01
ANDREW JACKSON'S WIFE.

Her Devotion to Her Husband
A letter printed for the first time IN the
Cincinnati Commercial:
FEBRUARY 8. 1914.
My DEAR HUSBAND: Your letter of
the 18th January from the mouth of the
Cumberland River came safe to hand.
1t was everything to me. l rcjoiced. l
was happy to hear you were i'll health.
1t was my nightly prayer to the Almighty
God. My thoughts are forever on thee.
Where'er go, where'er I turn, my
thoughts, my fears, my doubts distress
me. Then little hope REEVES again, &
that keeps me alive. Were it not for
that, must sink; l should die in my
present situation. But my blessed Re-
deemer is making intercession with the
Father for US to meet again, to restore
you to my bosom, where every vein, every
pulse beats high for your health, your
safety, & ali your wishes crowned. Do
not, my beloved husband, let the love OF
country, fame, Il honor make you forget
you have one. Without you, I would
think them all empty shadows.
You will say this is not the language
of a patriot, but it's the language of a
faithful wife, one l know you esteem and
love sincerely, but Oh! how many pangs,
how many heart-rending signs has your
absence cost me. My time passes heav
lily, and I'm not in good health, but I
hope to see you once more on this globe,
and after this frail life ends be with you
in happier clinics, when I shall expert
ence no more painful separation, and
then I shall be at rest. feel a foretaste
of the joys that are to the virtuous souls.
Gracious God, help me to pray for your
happiness. I was delighted to learn you
were pleased with MI. Blackman and
the other two clergymen, and the society
in general.
Our little Andrew is well, the most
affectionate little darling ON earth.
Often does he ask me in bed not to cry,
sweet papa will come home to you again,
and 1 feel my cheeks TO know if am
shedding tears. One OF the extreme
cold nights he got little vexed, 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.
l 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 I was with you-vain wish.
Pray, my dear, write TO me often. It's
cordial. it's balm to my mind in lone
some hours. l treasure them up as
miser does his gold. l could write more
to YOUR satisfaction, could | refrain from
tears, but you know how 10 make allow
ance FOR me. Catherine Gallery returned
in Il few days after you set out. The
stock wants their masters eye, all your
household regrets your absence, all wish
ing & praying your return. paid
Fields every cent taat 1 did not send
you in my letter. He was not satisfied.
I then borrowed thirty dollars & paid
him. He was going about trying to sell
your note. I have made nearly enough
to pay him off.
Sister Hayes, Mrs. McKeanc, Mrs.
Jackson, Mr.. Small & Catherine send
their best wishes to you. Please to pre-
sent mine to Mr.. Blackman & Mr.. Hines
Carroll, 6 may the Almighty Cod of
Heaven shower down His blessings, His
mercy on you, assist you in the ways Of
life, in the ways of righteousness, be your
shield in the time of danger, support you
in all things, s. keep you in the paths of
wisdom,-the ways thereof in peace afar.
Well, think on me your dearest friend on
earth. RACHEL JACKSON.
MIR. A. JACKSON.