p.

truly thebook to be prized above all others
and which claims more attention than
(I fear) it always gets. How thankful we
should be for our spiritual freedmon.

The rule for moral conduct, direction for a
life of simplicity and holiness are found alone
in the word of God and these directions if
followed, will gain for us substantial
peace and never ending happiness. In it are
contained the most precious promises,
and brightest examples of purity.

If every one in the world were to obey its
precepts, and live a life holiness what a
paradise this earth might yet be not with-
standing the blight and curse of Sin.

I wish I could write something of
interest but it is time to go to prayers.
I will remember you while there in our
quiet chapel, and may you be properous
and happy for aye. Good bye. I hope
to hear from you very soon. Accept with
the love of your friend

Nancie

To Willie

[page break]

My darling brother: Thy excellent letter
was gladly received and I presume that I
shall write a twelve mo. in answer to it, but
I thought I would write a little now. I am glad
that thee has the place thee has now if thee
likes it. I always thought some such position
would be good for thee. I supposed by what
Henry wrote before that he would not accept
the Captaincy and was surprised to hear
he was going back into the company again.
Miss. C. says tell your bother he knows what
my opinions are about fighting, though I
think it is perfectly honorable and highly
desirable to be in such a place yet I should
be glad to see him in some high office in
the army. She expects to live to see the day
when thee is Col. She makes all manner of
[fuss?] about [Lieut?] - as soon as she found out I
did not care for him. She gave an exact
and comical picture of him "in the corner"
the other day. She can see through uniforms to
the real worth. She could not [bear?] him or the Capt.