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Williamsburg December 10th 1861
Tuesday night
I have really desired to write to you for
days, my precious Husband, but I have been able to hear of no
opportunity to send you a letter even if I had one on hand,
notwithstanding, I cannot wait any longer but will write
for my own comfort though, I may not be able to send
my missive for days.
I am again an inmate of a sick room, for the morning
after you left me, Sadie was taken with the measles, [underscored] much
to my surprise, for I had thought she had had the
disease when a baby. She has been but little sick, running
and playing about the room every day. The eruption
has nearly disappeared and, I hope, she may be able
to go down stairs in a few days. I am sorry she should
miss playing out of doors during this mild spell
of weather. Her sickness will, of course, prevent my going
to Gloucester on Friday as I had intended, but I hope,
she may be quite well by Sunday for I should like to go
over on that day if possible. Tuck is to be married one
day sooner than at first intended, that is on
Wednesday. I shall fail to see you this week as I much
desired to do. We have had many rumors of war.
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I have breakfasted but one morning at home here since you
went away, and then was much discouraged by the
lateness of the hour.
Wednesday morning. [?] has promised to look up
an opportunity to send this to you. Please send the
enclosed letter to Pat immediately as I am very
anxious she should receive it in time to prevent
her sending for me on Friday.
Do write to me, I cannot do without you and letters too.
Many thanks for your note by Billy. I keep it in my
pocket during the day, and under my head at
night.
God bless you, my dear Husband
Devotedly your own Wife.
[Marginalia]
Sadie sends you a kiss.
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