San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-01-24
JACksONs WIFE.
Her Devotion to Her Husband.
A Letter, Just printed for tho first time, in The
Cincinnsu Commercial. a

| CIucinnau commercial.
t9 FEBRUARY 8, 1913.
Ny DEAR HUsBAND:-Yvur letter
, of the 18th January from the mouth
of the Cumberland River came safe to
to hand. 1t was everything to me. I
re;oiced. I 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 70.
where'er I turn, my thoughts, my fears,
my doubts distress me. Then little
my hope revives again, & that keeps
me alive. Were it not for that, must
sink; I should die in. my present stu.
atiou. 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, Il all your wishes crowned. DO
not, my beloved husband. let the love
of country, fame Il honor make you
forget that you have one. Without
you, I would think them all empty
shadows. ... VIZ :, '''r'.'. ,. .
You will say this is not the language
of patriot, but it's the language of q
faithful wife, one I know you esteem
L. love sincerely, but Obi how many
pangs, how many heart. .rending sighs
has your absence cost me. My time
passes heavily, & l am not in good
health, but I hope to see you once
more on this globe, 4 after this frail
life ends, be with you in happier climes,
where shall experience no more pain
full separation. & then shall be at
rest. 1 feel foretaste Of the joys
that are to the virtuous souls. Ora.
Q Gus God, help me to pray for your
happiness. I was delighted to learn
you were pleased with Mr.. Blackman
& the other two clergymen, T. the So
ciety in general, 4, 70 -."..l
Our little Andrew is we'll, 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 1 feel my cheeks to know
if I am shedding tears. One of the
extreme cold nights he got little
vext, and said he wondered bis papa
did not come home and sleep with him
in his big bed. On Thursday last.
mama, said he, let's go to Nashville &
see if he is there. l 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. 1
wish 1 was with you--vain wish.
Pray. my dear, write to me often.
It's a cordial, it's balm to my mind
in lonesome hours. l treasure them
up as miser does his gold. 1 could
write more to your satisfaction, could
| refrain from tears, but you know
b ow to make allowance for me. Cath
crime Caffery returned in few days
after you set out. The stock wants
their masters eye. all your household
regrets your absence, all wishing &
praying your return. / paid Fields
every cent that 1 did not send you in
my letter. He was not satisfied. |
then borrowed thirty dollars d paid
him. He was going about trying to
sell your note. l have made nearly
enough to pay him of.
Sister Hayes, Mrs. McKesne, Mrs.
Jackson, Mr.. Small, & Cathsrine sends
their best wishes to you. Please 20
present mine to Mr.. Blackman & Mr..
Hines Carroll. & 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 10 the
tine Of danger. support you in al
things. & keep yea in the paths Of
uisdos,-ihe ways thereof Is peace
afar. Well. think o< ne, your dear
est friend 90 earth.
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