Letter from Thomas Garrett, 1861-12-02
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Letter from Thomas Garrett to his children in which he mentions the emancipation bill in Congress
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Author (aut): Garrett, Thomas, 1789-1871
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1861-12-02
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4 pages ; 25cm
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HC.MC-851, Box 1
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Wilmington 12 mo. 2nd. 1861 Dear Children It is now more than a week since the receipt of JAmes kind Letter, which mention'd that Margaret was Rather more Comfortable which we were truly glad to hear, and hope she continues to improve, and will still continue to impro9ve till her health is again restored. My dear Rachel has often within 10 years been so ill that none of her friends but myself ever expected her to get about again, now she is favord with pretty good health, about as good as she has ever had since we were married taking her age into consideration, yesterday we took Charles and rode out to brother Bennys and dined, spent a few hours very pleasantly and returned home to tea, Charley is very much pleased with his new suit including his long tail coat, should he not wear it out this winter it will certainly I think fit rather better a year hence, but it is a good fault, this day Eli is 31 years of age, business remains pretty fair for selling, but our country Customers are very bad pay, John was away 5 days last week, and got but 200 Dollars and had bills with him for more than 2,000 we must patiently bide our time.
Fanny and her children has been near a week out at Robinsons. Eli goes out every evening. I pressume they will get home some time this week. Third day morning, I have just receiv'd thy very welcome Letter of the first Instant, we are truly glad to learn that Margaret is improving if it is Slow. I hope it may Continue, and My R. and self are truly glad that Sister Ann is willing to stay with you and take charge while MArgaret is unable to look to House affairs herself. I have no doubt she will have her reward, in [?] that she has added to the Comfort of Others, for am a full believer in the Doctrine that no one can be happy, who lives for self, alone, when shister Ann can be spared by you we shall be very glad to have a visit from her here. I am glad to learn thee is about to get a good supply of wood sav'd and put in the dry for winter, it will be found Economy to do so, it will cost less to cook or keep a House warm, with dry wood than green, and with much more comfort. I see by the Delaware County paper that Randall Malin's property ahs been sold for 10.000 Dollars but it di not Mention who the purchaser was. I presume it was Becky Malin, please inform me when thee next writes, whether or no she was the purchaser, and wheter that part near the Meeting House is included. We recev'd quite a long interresting Letter from [Ed??] on 6th day last, he appears to be happy, and improving very much in Letter writing, If his improvement in other branches corresponds with that he must be doing well. I find he anticipates much pleasure in paying you a visit the last of this week. THis day HEnrys two little boys are 7 years old, they thought they ought to have a holiday and stay from School, and having had several little presents, they have enjoy'd the day more than usual. I see by the papers to day, that the Emancipation of the Slaves of the Scessionists, has been Introduced to both branches of Congress, ad it will no doubt occupy a place in the Presidents Message and in Sewards, and [Camerons?], the signs of the times for the Slavy [sic.] deliverance is brightening, if the slaves of rebels become freed, those of others must soon become free also, after which we may have what we never yet have had, a United States of America.
Rachel sends her love to you both, brother George Sister Ann, of the children, she is glad that Fannys bonnet fits her in all of which I most cordially join and remain your attach'd Father Thos. Garrett Howard and Charlie were very much pleased with their visit to John and Mary a few days since
Fanny and her children has been near a week out at Robinsons. Eli goes out every evening. I pressume they will get home some time this week. Third day morning, I have just receiv'd thy very welcome Letter of the first Instant, we are truly glad to learn that Margaret is improving if it is Slow. I hope it may Continue, and My R. and self are truly glad that Sister Ann is willing to stay with you and take charge while MArgaret is unable to look to House affairs herself. I have no doubt she will have her reward, in [?] that she has added to the Comfort of Others, for am a full believer in the Doctrine that no one can be happy, who lives for self, alone, when shister Ann can be spared by you we shall be very glad to have a visit from her here. I am glad to learn thee is about to get a good supply of wood sav'd and put in the dry for winter, it will be found Economy to do so, it will cost less to cook or keep a House warm, with dry wood than green, and with much more comfort. I see by the Delaware County paper that Randall Malin's property ahs been sold for 10.000 Dollars but it di not Mention who the purchaser was. I presume it was Becky Malin, please inform me when thee next writes, whether or no she was the purchaser, and wheter that part near the Meeting House is included. We recev'd quite a long interresting Letter from [Ed??] on 6th day last, he appears to be happy, and improving very much in Letter writing, If his improvement in other branches corresponds with that he must be doing well. I find he anticipates much pleasure in paying you a visit the last of this week. THis day HEnrys two little boys are 7 years old, they thought they ought to have a holiday and stay from School, and having had several little presents, they have enjoy'd the day more than usual. I see by the papers to day, that the Emancipation of the Slaves of the Scessionists, has been Introduced to both branches of Congress, ad it will no doubt occupy a place in the Presidents Message and in Sewards, and [Camerons?], the signs of the times for the Slavy [sic.] deliverance is brightening, if the slaves of rebels become freed, those of others must soon become free also, after which we may have what we never yet have had, a United States of America.
Rachel sends her love to you both, brother George Sister Ann, of the children, she is glad that Fannys bonnet fits her in all of which I most cordially join and remain your attach'd Father Thos. Garrett Howard and Charlie were very much pleased with their visit to John and Mary a few days since