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they have been absent about an hour, the first time Sammy has left me since I came down, except to attend to his business, but then only for a few minutes at at time, he wants to know all about home, and just sits to hear me talk of you all?How are all at home, yourself, Dr. dear little ones, Aunt Marion Andrew. how I long to be all to gether without the fear of separation, but I cannot hope for this. Kiss all for me. do not let the little precious babes forget me, but Kiss them tell them I will bring them plenty of pecans, and maybe something else. tell the Dr he must write, also Aunt Marion, and you must try to find time yourself to write me a line or two. I will endeavor to find something more interesting for my next letter. I feel so dreamy since I arrived here that I can scarcely give expression to my thoughts. the next letter I hope will be more interesting give my love to all enquiring friends. Sammy & Pa join me in bushels of love and kisses to all. May God bless and preserve you, & that we may meet again in peace is the prayer of your mother
Sarah Jackson
ALS; Private. Scott Ward.