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

1858-04-27 Page 03

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marry such an one, though she were as wise as Minerva, the godess of wisdom, and as pure as Diana the godess of chastity, for without religion, what are we worth? Nothing. Not an iota. And that is one reason why I have always cherished such a depth of affection for you, you have never been afraid to do your duty as a christian, or to acknowledge that you loved god. May the lord ever bless you and keep you beneath the pavilion of his mercy. You must not give out the idea of taking little Charley to live with us. I think it will be so pleasant to have him with us, I am very much pleased with the notion. When I call, it will be in the evening, so that we can spend several hours together. It would be no satisfaction for me just to say "how do you do," and then leave. So I guess I shall call in the evening, and the next day go on to Burlington. Now Clara, write me an answer, so that I will get it Friday evening,
 
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