Martha H Clark to Matthew W Strickland Oct 27 1855
Sandy Plains, Oct 27th 1855
Dear Sir
I received and read your letter a
few days since with a great deal of interest.
I was grieved at your long silence agreeable to
your request, I will write you a few lines, though
I think it unnecessary under existing circumstances.
I suppose your time with Mr. McGave was out
the day I received your letter, I presume you
will be over before many days, at which time
we can come to some conclusion relative to our future
life. I cannot think of leaving my Father’s
house without some prospect of a home as I told
you when I last saw you, as to myself, I will
wait very patiently until you can procure
a home, I do not wish you to make any sacrifice
but look well to our welfare in future life.
My health is improving it is much
better now than it was during the summer
past, Sister Susan is quite unwell she
has been sick ever since she returned from
the camp meeting that she was at when
you were over. I must close my missive
by saying farewell until I see you.
M. H. C.
Note providing historical context for “Sandy Plains” mentioned in the letter:
Sandy Plains was a community in Patrick County, Virginia, known from historical post office records.
Its exact modern status is unclear, possibly renamed or merged into another area.
Dear Sir
I received and read your letter a
few days since with a great deal of interest.
I was grieved at your long silence agreeable to
your request, I will write you a few lines, though
I think it unnecessary under existing circumstances.
I suppose your time with Mr. McGave was out
the day I received your letter, I presume you
will be over before many days, at which time
we can come to some conclusion relative to our future
life. I cannot think of leaving my Father’s
house without some prospect of a home as I told
you when I last saw you, as to myself, I will
wait very patiently until you can procure
a home, I do not wish you to make any sacrifice
but look well to our welfare in future life.
My health is improving it is much
better now than it was during the summer
past, Sister Susan is quite unwell she
has been sick ever since she returned from
the camp meeting that she was at when
you were over. I must close my missive
by saying farewell until I see you.
M. H. C.
Note providing historical context for “Sandy Plains” mentioned in the letter:
Sandy Plains was a community in Patrick County, Virginia, known from historical post office records.
Its exact modern status is unclear, possibly renamed or merged into another area.