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James B. Weaver letters to Clara Vinson, 1856-1858
1858-05-02 Page 01
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Bloomfield Iowa May 2nd 1858 Dear Clara:- You appear to think that we "lords of creation" are rather disposed to arrogate to ourselves the control of things, right or wrong. I am willing to admit the correctness of your position as a general rule, but I think there are some noble exceptions to it. So I suppose that if you should be so fortunate as to fall into the hands of one of these exceptions, you will be very lucky, would you not? Well time will prove all things, for he is "wiser than all the wits in the world." I waited on Miss Nancy D. the other evening to the Baptist Church to hear a Presbetiron Clergyman preach. I have been thinking the matter over considerably since, and have come solemnly to the conclusion, that I will not go with her any more ---------- after the first of September next don&'t you think I will be justifiable in acting towards her in that way? It is generally understood by the good people here, that her & I are to be married shortly. But I expect the Post Master thinks differently on the subject. We know how the matter stands, & really it is a great satisfaction to me. There has been a time when I was as much in the dark on the subject as any body else, but light has recently donned upon me and now I have the consolation of knowing that I am really enthroned in your heart, & that we will shortly (god being willing) be forever each others. Please write so that I can get your letter Wednesday evening, for really I cannot wait any longer than that. God bless you. Yours with the greatest love & respect J. B. Weaver
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Bloomfield Iowa May 2nd 1858 Dear Clara:- You appear to think that we "lords of creation" are rather disposed to arrogate to ourselves the control of things, right or wrong. I am willing to admit the correctness of your position as a general rule, but I think there are some noble exceptions to it. So I suppose that if you should be so fortunate as to fall into the hands of one of these exceptions, you will be very lucky, would you not? Well time will prove all things, for he is "wiser than all the wits in the world." I waited on Miss Nancy D. the other evening to the Baptist Church to hear a Presbetiron Clergyman preach. I have been thinking the matter over considerably since, and have come solemnly to the conclusion, that I will not go with her any more ---------- after the first of September next don&'t you think I will be justifiable in acting towards her in that way? It is generally understood by the good people here, that her & I are to be married shortly. But I expect the Post Master thinks differently on the subject. We know how the matter stands, & really it is a great satisfaction to me. There has been a time when I was as much in the dark on the subject as any body else, but light has recently donned upon me and now I have the consolation of knowing that I am really enthroned in your heart, & that we will shortly (god being willing) be forever each others. Please write so that I can get your letter Wednesday evening, for really I cannot wait any longer than that. God bless you. Yours with the greatest love & respect J. B. Weaver
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