Centreville, Oct. 23d, 1861.
My Dear Maggie,
— I am much obliged for your kind letter of the 19th, and for the arrangement
respecting Amy and Emma1. Please have the kindness to go to Winny
Buck's occasionally, and see that Amy is well cared for, and that not only she,
but also Emma, is well clothed. I am under special obligations for the
religious instruction that you have given Amy, and hope that it may be in your
power to continue it. Remember me to her very kindly, on the first opportunity,
and say that I hope she has rich heavenly consolation. This evening I expect
our own pastor and Dr. McFarland. I will send some money by Dr. White for you
to use as occasion may require for Amy and Emma, and I will so manage as to
keep a supply in the Rockbridge Bank, or elsewhere, subject to your order.
I have this day received a letter from your dear husband at
Craney Island. The letter has reference to his coming here, and I am anxiously
expecting him, though am apprehensive that he will not reach here for a week or
so yet.
I heard from A. a few days since; she was at her father's,
and doing well. Give my kindest regards to Mrs. Cocke.
My oft-repeated prayer is for a speedy termination of the
war, by an honorable and lasting peace. God has given us another glorious
victory near Leesburg.
My prayer for you is that your path may be that of the just,
which shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Who would not be a Christian!
Your affectionate
friend,
T. J. Jackson.
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1 Slaves owned by Jackson
SOURCE: Elizabeth Preston Allan, The Life and
Letters of Margaret Junkin Preston, p. 129-30
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