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I am now very comfortably situated at Jacob's. I thought
as I had gotten my dear babe asleep, and Tencia was ironing I
would try to write a few lines to inform you of my whereabouts
and when we got to this place. We left Richmond Tuesday morning
at six oclock arrived here at 12 oclock. I had much more pleasant
trip than I anticipated I was fearful it would be too cold
for Williette, she had taken cold as I suppose from the change
in the weather. I dont think her cold was any worse from travelling.
She coughs hard but it does not appear to make her sick. I
am thankful to write you that she is relieved of the attack she
had with her stomach and bowels. Poor little dear was very sick
for a week, although the Dr. told me he apprehended no danger in
the case I could not help feeling miserable. How often I wished
I was at home with my Mama and Sister and then I thought of Fannie
kindness to me. I wish so much I had her at home that she
might be an amusement for you in your loneliness. She is growing
more and more interesting every day knows everything you say to
her. When any one leaves the room she holds out her little hand
and says buy buy. She certainly is as I think one of the smartest
and sweetest children living. You may tell Fannie she need not
have the trouble of making her a bonnet. Her Papa bought her a
beautiful fur hat the day before she left the City. I would be
glad if there is an opportunity of sending her pink Cloak. Some
one of the girls would send it. You will think this does not look
much like coming home. It is very uncertain when I will get there,
the roads are in such a condition that I would be afraid to travel
with Williette however anxious I am to get home, I feel sometimes
I must go any how. William wishes me to remain with my friends
here until the latter part of the session, and then return to the
City and go to Norfolk and spend a week and then go home by Washington.
I was at the University yesterday morning. Caroline came
down the day before as well as Sister Eliza brother and Maria.
Sally Caroline and myself walked up. Sallie could not spend the
day from her boy, we sat about an hour. The day was so delightful
I sent Williette up in the evening. I was sorry to find brother
suffering with his shoulder an back from a twist he gave it from
lifting Bob over his shoulder. The rest of the family were well.
Mary and Minna are both looking quite well. Mary I thought seemed
to be more cheerful. I do not know when she will go to her Farthers
but I have some idea if the weather is pleasant to go home
with her. Dr. Johnson advised me to carry Williette about a great
deal whenever it was pleasant. I dont know when I will go to the
University to stay they have there house nearly full now and the
table already filled. I am afraid too brother will not be pleased
at my remaining here. I was truly troubled to learn from Mary Jane
letter you had been so much complaining and prostrated from Medicine.
I hope before this letter reaches you will be better, better
in body and spirits. The chief reason I want to be at home for is
that I might be with you. Mary necessarily has to be out of the
with you much. I think Williette and myself could go to see you
every day. I was sorry to hear Malinda Nicholas was sinking so
rapidly. I feared when I left home she would not live through
the winter. When do you expect brother Cross home. I suppose it
is most time for his return. Caroline received a letter from
Fannie yesterday she wrote from Cousin Julia. I am always so
glad to hear from home. You have heard I reckon that Joseph
Stevens had taken up his residence in Charlottesville he is
boarding at Jakes, he has been quite unwell the last day or two
was not confined to his room or bed, he is better today. Edward
Stevens and Tommy Yancy came to see me last night. Edwards health
has improved although I think he looks very badly. Sallie will
have quite a large family. Adeline Rodes is coming to school in
Charlottesville she will board here. Smith Irvine is boarding
here also. Sallie and her babe are very well. I never saw anything
grow like Edgar he is almost as big as my little creature.
Williette has wakened and raised straight up in the bed I will
be obliged to stop for the present. I am very much dissapointed
Caroline did not come down to day. She was engaged about something
probably helping Mary with her Cloak. Williette I think
has improved since I have been here. Her aunt Sallie says she
looks much better. Give my love to Mrs. Stevens and Lucie. Also
to aunt Baxter and Martha Rice. Cousin Julia Smith and all other
friends who inquire for me. I wish very much I could peep in at
you all to night. Sallie wishes me to give her love to yourself
Mary Jane and Fannie. Williette join with her Mama in sending her
love to her Grandmama Aunt Mary and Cousin Fannie. Caroline said
if I wrote I must give her love to you all. She has fattened up
I think since she has been over the mountains. How does Clarissa
and her baby come on. I shall look for a letter from some one
from home before long. I am always anxious to hear. I hope you
will be some little interested in this badly written letter.
I am your ever attached daughter
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