Larue Ohio Dec 1862

 

Dear Aunt,

            I promised to write you a letter, provideing you did not get one from another source, so I shall make my words good, although, it may be from one in whom you have but little interest, yet, what I may say may at some future time, if not now, serve to revive your desponding spirits, and lead you to hope, and trust on. I know you are left with the sole care of your little Family devolving upon yourself and, an absent Husband in the Army in an enemies land, surrounded on all sides by Danger and Death. Tis no wonder that your mind is filled with anxiety and fear for his safety, when you do not hear from him every week, but, you are not alone in these trying, and perious times of war. There are many others / who can sympathise with you. Yes, there are many who can hear no more from their loved ones who have fallen on the Battle-field, to rise no more but, is there no comfort left for those who are thus bereaved? I repy there is, if they seek it from the right source, if they put their trust, and confidenc in the Almighty Power which rules the Destiny of all Nations, if they seek for a home above, yes, tis a consoleing thought, that we may obtain (by diligently seeking,) an inheritance beyond this Warfareing world, which fadeth not away. I havent any doubt but your Husband will return home, yet, tis well for us to have a firm reliance in God and then whatever ills may betide us, or trials we may be called to endure, we shall have his Divine grace, and love to sustain us through them all. You have my best wishes, and prayers for / your comfort and happiness on Earth, and, an eternal life of happiness beyond the Grave. Believe me your sincere Friend, and if I can at any time do you a favor or kindness—I will willingly do it.

 

There is something more I should like to write of now, but will refer to it some other time, that is if you will give me all the information you can. I close for the present.

 

                                                                                                Yours truly, Olive L—

                                                                                                                        Dec. 25. '62

Mrs. Ruth Scoville.

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