Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1880-01-22

The following letter, just printed for
the first time, appears in the Cincinnati
Commercial:
FEBRUARY 8, 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. Ire
joiced. 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 l 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, must
sink; / should die in my present situa-
tion. But my blessed Redeemer 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,
& all your wishes crowned. Do not,
my beloved husband, let the love of
country, fame & honor make you for
get you have one. Without you, l
would think them all empty shadows.
You will say this is not the language
of patriot, but it's 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, & l am not in good
health, but l hope to see you once more
on this globe, & after this frail life
ends, be with you in happier climes,
where | shall experience no more pain
full separation, Il then shall be at rest.
l feel a foretaste 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 & the other two
clergymen, & 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 feel my cheeks to know if |
l am shedding tears. One of the ex-
treme cold nights he got a 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 60 to Nashville & see if he
is there. l told him where you were
gone. He said, don't cry, sweet NAM
ma; you can't think how that has sup
ported me in my trials. | wish was
with you-vain wish.
Pray, my dear, write to me often.
It's cordial, it's balm to my mind in
lonesome hours. Treasure them up as
a miser does his gold. could write
more to your satisfaction could re-
frain from tears, but you know how to
make allowance for me. Catherine
Caffery returned in q few days after you
set out. The stock wants their mas
ter's eye, all your household regrets
your absence, all wishing and praying
your return. Ipaid Fields every cent
that l did not send you in my letter.
He was not satisfied. l 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 & Catharine sends
their best wishes to you. Please to
present mine to Mr.. Blackman and Mr..
Hines Carroll, & may the Almighty
God of Heaven shower down His bless
ngs, His mercy on you, assist you in
jhe ways of life, in the ways of right
be your shield in the time of
langer, support you in all things, &
1eep you in the paths of wisdom-the
ways thereof in peace afar. Well,
;hink on me, your dearest friend on
Earth. RACHEL JACKSON.
Mr.. A. JACKSON.