The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-01

AhS iOiioHlbB letlefi just printed Tor
the first time, appears in the Cincinnati
Commercial.
FEBRUARY s, 1913.
Ny Dear Husband Your letter of
the 18th Of January from the mouth OF
the Cumberland River came safe to
band. 1t was everything to me. re-
Joieed. l was happy to hear you were
IN health. 1t was my nightly prayer to
the Almighty God. Ny thoughts are
forever Oh thee. Where 'er l go, where'er
turn, my thoughts, my fears, my
doubts, distress me. Then a little my
nope revives again, and that keeps me
alive Were it not for that, must sink;
| should die in my present situation
But my blessed Redeemer Is making in-
tercessIOu 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, aud
all your wishes crowned. d. not, my
beloved husband, let the love of country,
fame and honor make you forget you
have one. Without you, 1 would think
them all empty shadows.
You will say this is not the language
of patriot, but il is the language of a
faithful wife, one / know you esteem
aud love sincerely, but oh how many
pangs, how many heart-rendiug sighs
has your absence cost me. NV time
passes heavily, and / am not in good
health, but l hope to see you once more
on this globe, aud after this frail life
ends be with you in happier climes,
where l shall experience no more pain
ful separation, aud then I shall be at
rest feel foretaste of the Joys that
are TO the virtuOus souls. Gracious
God, help me to pray for your happi-
ness. | was delighted to learn you were
pleased with Mr.. Blackmau and the
other two cleTgymen and the society in
general.
Our little Andrew is we'll, the most
little darling on earth.
Often does he ask me in bed not to ery.
saying sweet papa will come home
again, and | feel my cheeks TO know il
l am shedding tears. Que Of the ex-
treme cold nights he got little vexed,
aud said he wondered his papa did not
come home and sleep with him in his
big bed. Gu Thursday last, Mamma"
said he, lets go 10 Nashville aud see if
he Is there" l told him where you were
gone. He said, "DOu't cry, sweet NAM
ma" You cau't think how much that
has supported me in my trials. | wish
| was with yOu-yain wish.
Pray, my dear, write tC me often. It's
a cordial, it's balm TO nv mind in lone
some hours. | treasure them up a. q
miser does his gold IcOuld write more
10 your satisfaction could refrain from
Tears, but you know how to make allow
ance fer me. Catherine Gallery returned
a few days after you set out. The stock
wants their masters eye, all your house
bold regrets your absence, all wishing
and praying your return. l paid Fields
every cent that l did not send 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 Hayes, Mrs. McKeane, Mrs.
Jackson, Mr.. Small and Catherine send
their best wishes to you. Please to pre-
sent mine to Mr.. Blackman and Mr..
Hines Carroll, and may the Almighty
God of Heaven shower His blessings,
His mercy on you, assist you in the ways
of life, 10 the ways Of righteousness, be
your shield in the time OF danger, sup
port you in all things, and keep you in
the paths Of wisdOm-the ways thereof
in peace afar. Well, think on me, your
dearest friend on earth,
RACHEL JACKSON.