The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-02-12
A WIFE WHO LOVED HER
HUSBAND.


From the Cincinnati Commercial.
FEE. s. 1913.
My DEAR HUsBAND-Your letter
of the 18th January, from the mouth
of the Cumberland river, came.safe to
hand. 1t was every thing to me. l
reioiced, | was happy to hear you
were in health. 1t was my nightly
prayer to the Almighty God. My
thoughtsare forever on thee. Where'er
/ go, where'er l turn, my thoughts,
my fears, my doubts distress me.
Then little my hope revives again,
d that keeps me alive. Were it not
for that, ] Unjust sink; / should die in
my present situation. But my blessed
Redeemer is making intercessions with
the father for us 10 meet again, to re-
store you to my bosom, where every
vein, every pulse beats high for your
health, your safety IL all your wishes
crowned. Do not, my beloved hus-
band, let the love Of the country,
fame, d honor make you forget you
have one. Without you, / would
think them all empty shadows.
You will say this is not the Lam
guage of a patriot, but it's the Ian
guage of a faithful wife, one l know
you esteem Above sincerely; but Oh!
how many pangs, how many heart.
rending signs has your absence cost
me. Ny time passes heavily, IL l am
not in good health, but / hope to see
you once more on this globe, d after
this frail life ends, be with you in
happier ssclimes, where / shall ex-
perience no more painful separation.
and then / shall be at rest. | fee! II
foretaste of the joys that are to the yir-
tuous souls. Gracious God, help me
to pray for your happiness. | was
delighted to learn you we're pleased
with Mr.. Blackman IL the other two
clergymen, d the society in general.
Our little Andrew is well, the most
affectionate little darling on earth.
Often does he asks me in bed not to
cry, sweet papa will come home to
you, and / feel my cheeks to know if
/ am shedding tears. One of the ex-
IRENE cold nights he got little vexed,
aud said he wondered his papa did
not come and sleep with him in his
big bed. On Thursday last, mamma,
said he, let's 60 TO Nashville d see il
he is there. / told him where you
had gone. He said, don't cry, sweet
mamma. You can't think how that
has supported me in my trials. l
wish / was with you-vain wish.
Pray, my dear, write to me often.
It's cordial, it's hahn to my mind
in lonesome hours. | treasure them
up as N miser does his gold. / could
write more to your satisfaction, could
! refrain from tears. But you know
how to make allowance for me. Cath
crime Gallery returned in a few days
after you set out. The stock wants
their masters eye, all your household
regrets your absence, all wishing and
praying your return. l paid Fields
every cent that / did not send to you
in my letter. He was not satisfied. /
then borrowed thirty dollars and paid
him. He was going about trying to
sell your note. | have made nearly
enough to pay him off.
Sister Hays, Mrs. McKeane, Mrs.
jackson, Mr.. Small Il Catherine send
then best wishes to you. Please to
present mine to Mr.. Blackman & Mr..
Hines Carroll, q 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 in the
time of danger, support you in all
things, Il keep youth the path of wis
dom-the ways thereof is peace afar.
Well, think on me, your dearest friend
on earth, RACHEL JACKSON.
Mr.. A. JACKSON.