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… I visit Marietta I will see her stand up by the side of some nice, handsome young gent and give him her heart hand; yes! and the nigers too. Wouldn't it be a nice time. Well I expect such an eventful circumstance will take place some of these days if the war has not turned all the men fools. Darling I am about a thousand times obliged to you for remembering me in your prayers for I know they will be of more benefit to me than all the prayers that could be said by anyone else. I know you feel what you say and what should I fear when I have such an angel wife pleading for my protection and safety. What can harm me.
I haven't seen Aunty since I spent the night with her on my return. I know she must be very lonely. I wish the weather would turn cool so you could come down and stay with her, but I am fearful that as we want the weather to turn cold it will put it off later than usual. Darling, I dreamed about you all night last night and had some of the sweetest dreams. Oh, how I do wish they were real, and Eulie too. I had her in my arms playing with her but alas it was but a dream. I am looking for Pa and Henry Copeland out in a few weeks. They are coming out to kill beef for the negroes. Henry sends a great deal of love to all at home. Tell Rosa I have not yet lost the determination of marrying her off. I think if she don't find a beaux pretty soon I shall advertise for one. Please remember me kindly to your Father, Mother, Mary, Lilly, Fanny, Rosa and all the children. Tell my little Eules she must grow fat pretty and good for papa. Give her a thousand kisses and put her to bed to sleep and dream of dear papa. And what must I say to you my darling, precious one but to visit a plenty and take as much exercise as you can and grow fat for your dear Nate. Good bye my fond loving wife. Write often to you own fond husband.
N. A. Brown