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James B. Weaver letters to Clara Vinson, 1856-1858

1858-04-02 Page 03

And by it (for love includes honor) I am as firmly bound to love you, as the Pagan deities were supposed to be bound by the decrees of fate. I am so glad you gave me a deffinate answer. Well I will be down Court week, if nothing happens, and then we will have a long talk, and a good one, wont we?  
You must excuse the tone of this letter, for I feel so good & happy that I must give vent to my feelings a little.  
I Can&'t tell you when my birth day is, it was the 12th day of june 1833. Its next anniversary will be the twelth of next June! I wear the largest sized boots, not shoes, there is going. The same number your wear yourself. Well, I am going to "keep shady" too. 
Clara, have you any objections to my waiting on Miss Drust for the purpose of drowning suspicion? I told her the other evening that I was engaged. I did not want to keep her company without an understanding you know.

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And by it (for love includes honor) I am as firmly bound to love you, as the Pagan deities were supposed to be bound by the decrees of fate. I am so glad you gave me a deffinate answer. Well I will be down Court week, if nothing happens, and then we will have a long talk, and a good one, wont we? You must excuse the tone of this letter, for I feel so good & happy that I must give vent to my feelings a little. I Can&'t tell you when my birth day is, it was the 12th day of june 1833. Its next anniversary will be the twelth of next June! I wear the largest sized boots, not shoes, there is going. The same number your wear yourself. Well, I am going to "keep shady" too. Clara, have you any objections to my waiting on Miss Drust for the purpose of drowning suspicion? I told her the other evening that I was engaged. I did not want to keep her company without an understanding you know.