Roseland, LA
Dec. 30, 1889
Dear Ones At Home,
Your letters came to hand on Friday last. We were glad to find that all were well at
home at the time.
You wrote: we
received a letter from Arthur __ at some time informing us of his inability to
get home to spend Xmas with you, as much as he wished to do so. He gave very good reason, however, for his absence
from home at this festive time of the year.
I, too, would of been glad to be with all my family to partake of Xmas
tidings, although I would much rather have you all here were it possible, for I
think we all could enjoy it much better here rather than there, as far as the
climate is concerned at least. We have
been having most beautiful weather until today or last night. It rained nearly all night. This morning it is still raining hard. This is the only rain to amount to anything
since we came here and it was very much needed as the ground was very dry, but
now vegetation will take a jump right along.
I must impress upon Ma’s mind not to worry on my account,
for the girls are doing all in their power to make it comfortable for me. As a matter of course the girls would write
should there be anything serious the matter with me, or any of us in fact. I have no doubt but Xmas looked lonesome to you
all with so many away from home, the only Christmas I have been away from my
family, whom I love so well too, since I have been married. I hope
it will be the last and we will all be together next Xmas in this land of sunshine,
where there are no blizzards but a continual summer from one end of the year to
another.
My health is improving right along. My left hip pains me the worst, but not one
half as much as it did before I came here.
I really do not expect to get rid of this hip trouble entirely at this
time of life, but being here in this warm climate will add a few years to my
life, whether useful or not remains to be seen.
Yesterday morning we received a most excellent sermon from
the Rev. Tradler, an episcopal minister from New Orleans. He expects to be here one or two weeks. Mr. & Mrs. Pazson came to dinner with us
from the meeting. We had a very pleasant
visit with them until the evening. Olive
played on the piano. Louise, Howard
& George did the singing. It seemed
like old times when we were all at Fairy Glen.
I have no doubt but what you too would of enjoyed it.
I am glad that Winfred is so thoughtful about you, Ma. May he continue in the good work, for a boy that takes care of his Ma will in the end reap his reward, if not in this world, in that which is to come, most assuredly. Am glad to hear of Robbie’s kindness in coming after you to go to church as it is not always convenient for you to go by any other means . Does Winfred hitch up little Prince now or not?
All were glad to get a letter from Minnie. Tell her to write often as her letters are
welcome writing to us all. I was glad to
find that Mr. Cutter made you a visit while attending the horticulture meeting
at the H. Also that Robbie visited with
the Society. I shall try to write to
Mr. Smith soon, also to uncle Bonniwell
. Give my kind regards to them and to
all enquiring friends. We have more cousins coming into the colony
almost daily. They come from all points
of the compass too. More from Nebraska
than any other state.
The girls will make out a list of articles they want to put
into store barrels of millet. Ship by
the Milwaukee RR to Arcola, Louisiana , via Foreston junction.
My best regards and love to all. Shall write to Arthur soon,
Father
I don’t like the idea of
Frank killing any of the steers for they will be wanted for tax paying next month
.
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