The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-02-05
ANDREW JACKSON'S WIFE.
Her Devotion to Her Husband
A letter printed for the first time III the
Cincinnati Commercial.

n iCttcl )iL1teu lot the IlfSL time Ill 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. I reioiced. I
was happy to hear you We're iu health
1t was my nightly prayer TO the Almighty
God. My thoug hts are forever on thee.
Where'er | go, whcre'cr / turn, my
thoughts, my fears, my doubts distress
| me. Then little hope rtv,vcs again, Il
that keeps me alive. Were it not for
that, must sink: should die in my
present situation. But my. blessed Re-
| deemer is making intcrccssion 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, u ali your wishes crowled. DO
| not, my beloved husband, let the love OF
country, fame, u 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 patriot, but it's the language OF u
faithful wife, one know you esteem and
love sincerely, but Oh how many pangs,
| how many heart-rending sighs has your
absence cost me. My time passes hcav
lly, and I'm not in good health, but
hope to see you once more on this globe,
and aftel this frail lite ends be with you
III happier climcs, when I shall expert
encc no more painful separation, and
then shall be at rest. I feel a toretaste
| OF the joys that are to the virtuous souls.
Gracious God, help me to pray for your
happiness. was delighted to learn you
were pleased with Mr.. Blackman and
the other Two clergymcn, and the society
in general.
Our little Andrew is we'll, the most
a1fectionatc little darling On earth.
Often docs he ask me in bed not to CRY,
sweet papa will come home to you again,
and feel my chccts 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 it 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 was with YOU vain wish.
Pray, u1V dear, write to me often. It's
a cordial. it's balm to my mind in lone
some hours. I treasure them up as
miser does his gold. I could write more
to your satisfaction, could ! refrain from
tears, but you know how to 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 that L did not send
you in my letter. He was not satisfied.
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. McKeanc, Mrs.
Jackson, Mr.. Small s. Catherine send
their best wishes to you. Please to pre-
sent mine to Mr.. Blackman s. Mr.. Hines
Carroll, & may the Almighty Cod of
Heaven shower down His blessings, HIS
| mercy Oh 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. d keep you in the paths of
wisdom,-the ways thereof in peace afar.
Well, think ON me your dearest friend on
| earth RACHEL JACKSON.
Mr. A. JACKSON