, 1880-04-19
Andrew JacksOn's Wife.
4 Letter, Just printed for the first time,
in the Cincinnati Commercial.

A Letter, Just printed for the first time,
in the Cincinnati Commercial.
FEBRUARY s, 1918.
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
rejoiced, l 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 1 go,
where'er l turn, my thoughts, my
fears, my doubts distress me. Then a
little my hope revives again, & that
keeps me alive. Were it not for that,
l must sink; l should die in my pres
ent situation. But my blessed Re
deemer is making intercession with
the Father for us to meet again, to re-
store you to my bosom, where every
vein, every pulse beats high for your
health, your safety, K all your wishes
crowned. Do not, my beloved hus-
band, let the love of country, fame &
honor make you forget you have one.
Without you, would think them all
empty shadows.
You will say that this is not the
language of patriot, but it's the Ian
guage of faithful wife, one I know
you esteem u love sincerely, but Oh
how many pangs, how many heart
rending slghs has your absence cost
me. My time passes heavily, S am
not in good health, but hope to see
you once more on this globe, Il after
this frail life ends, be with you in hap
pier chimes, where / shall experience
no more painful separation, & then |
shall be at rest | feel foretaste of
the joys that are to the virtuous souls.
Gracious GOD, help me to pray for
your happiness. 1 was delighted to
learn you were pleased with Mr.
Black man & the other two clergymen,
& the society in general. RI
Our little Andrew is well, the most
affectionate little darling on earth.
Often does he asked me in bed not to
cry, sweet papa viii come home to you
again, and L feel my cheeks to know If
l am shedding tears. One of the ex
treme cold nights he got little vexed,
anu 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 go to Nashville Il see if
he is there. | told him where you
We're gone. He said, don't cry, sweet
mamma; you cant think how that has
supported ne in my trials. I wish
was with you-valn wish.
Pray. my dear, write to me often.
It's cordial, it's balm to my mind in
lonesome hours. [ treasure them np
as u miser does his gold. l could
write more to your satisfaction could |
refrain from tears, but you know how
to make allowance for me. Catherine
Caffery returned in few days after
you set out. The stock want their
masters eye; all your household re-
grets your absence, all wishing Il
praying your return. 1 paid Fields
every cent that I did not send you in
then borrowed thirty dollars & paid
him. He was going about trying to
sell your note. [ have made nearly
enough to pay him off.
Sister Hayes, Mrs McKeane, Mrs.
Jackson, Mr.. Small, & Cathrine send
their best wishes to you. Please pre-
sent mine to Mr. Blackman & Mr..
Hines Carroll, and may the Almighty
God 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 i'll the
time OF danger, support you in all
things, Il keep you In the paths of
wisdom, the way thereof is peace
afar. Well, think on me, your dearest
friend on earth.
RACHEL JACKSON.
Me A JACKSON.