The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-01-05

spirits. Would IL was In my power -
give you any consolation. but IN truths
seem 60 want some myself. My mind
has been long distressed by the present
trouble. the measures that have been
adopted and the consequences that they
would inevitably draw after them.
Private nisfortunes we must often
bear with humility and resignation.
but when evils are brought on US by
wrong measures and by persons whom
we think have 30 great right to i'm
pose them. then they become moro
insupportabie. and we bear the yoke
with a reluctant Impotence. Don't
think l am engaging in politics. No,
/ assure you 1t is a subject for which
have neither the talent nor the in
clinatiOn to enter upon-you have
my sentiments. How does Mr.. Armi-
stead and your dear little children dor
pitied. 1 suffered for you. Mr.. Fields
Joins me in respect to Mr.. Armistead
and yourself. and love for the young
ones. Be as good as 10 make our com
pliments to the family you are with and
let me hear from you sometimes. Now
/ am deprived OF seeing you, your
friendship il a pleasure and satisfao-
ton TO me at all times and in all cir
cumstances, for wherever / am or
whatever may befall me my regard to
you will ever be tho same. 1 am. my
Your dear and afectionats friend and
servant. l.. FEILDE.
June We 3, 70.
My Dear Madam cannot suf-
fciently express the concern 1 am under
for your distressed situation in all your
sorrow / most sincerely participate. but
I beseech you not to give way TO a fruit
less and unavailing grief which may in
lure your health and render you incap-
able 20 support the present misfortune.
Many and various are the evils we meet
with in our journey through life. every
son and daughter of Adam must taste
the bitter cup-all have their troubles
though not in the same proportion-be-
lieve me my dear friend l have had large
draughts of il in my time. and when 50
circumstanced we are to behave as our
reason and religion require for us, our
present rulers have brought a deluge of
trouble on this unhappy country. Which
ever way we turn our eyes the prospect
is dreadful No trade-the want OF
every article of hfe-the probability OF
a famine next year-for how can tho
lower class of people mind their crops
when called to wars. Families flying
from their habitations, and what Is still
worse slaughter and death to close up
the rear. Surely any spot OF earth on
this globe, where freedom and peace
can be enjoyed, would now be more de-
sirabie than living here. You talk of
going up higher think would not do
II yet, but whether you go or not 1 must
see you. Mr. Feiide is also very desir-
Gus of seeing Mr.. Armistead. We hope
then you will both favor us with your
company here-and If more agreeable
to Mr.. Arnistead to come to Mr. Black
nails rather than go around-our boat
will meet you there. l am very sorry L
have not glass of wine to give you. in
deed we have been without any a long
time for Mr.. Feilde has not the means
of providing, it therefore excludes It.
Compliments to Mr.. Armistead and
where due; love TO the young ones.
hope to hear you are all in health. re-
main my dear madam.
Your sincere friend and servants
E. FEILDE.