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Transcribed by: Wanda Ray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transcription Date: 2.9.2006\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At Home<\/p>\n

Dec. 10, 1865<\/p>\n

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Miss Nannie:<\/p>\n

My friend, my all.<\/p>\n

Often during my varied life I have thought I knew what pleasure was, but until allowed the happy privilege of thinking so fondly of you, it never came in its true form.\u00a0 My confidence is so unlimited, that every anxious thought, feeling, or action trial of trouble of my passed existence, seems lost or forgotten in this fever of delight, feasting as I am upon your precious promise to be mine.\u00a0 Never until now have I been so exceeding happy, even my old cabin home, has a prospective charm, before unknown.\u00a0 Now too has nature given me new energy to strive for your pleasure and a greater determination to hew my rough nature congenial with yours which my heart holds dearest of all earth\u2019s objects.\u00a0 Now my star of hope is shining, never to be darkened unless you choose to cloud it.<\/p>\n

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All Earth cannot change me,<\/p>\n

Since the promise I have given;<\/p>\n

And you along can save me,<\/p>\n

Or sink me short of Heaven.<\/p>\n

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I realize already that life is much dearer and can easily imagine the complete happiness of having one sincere heart, ever willing to share my pleasures or misfortunes.<\/p>\n

Before I forget it, I\u2019m so deeply selfish in lavishing all my thought upon you; be sure, without fail to remember me affectionately to the family every time.\u00a0 From my little more than usual quiet and seriousness, they begin to insinuate my contemplating a change of parents entirely.\u00a0 I cannot say that this data is altogether just, but I shall never forget those who have conferred so much.\u00a0 I was much pleased with your mothers easy flow, telling me in a few words what I was undertaking; then closing with an expression of your will and worthiness as a helpmate.\u00a0 This you well know was sweeter to me than honey, consequently I loved her as she spoke.\u00a0 The Doctor said more than I can well appropriate to myself, tho I\u2019m glad to have his confidence and trust that no act of mine will ever lessen it.\u00a0 The exquisite thrill of his hand in mine, told how dear you were to him and bound me by a life long obligation to repay the priceless favor with love and affection for his sweet \u201clittle Darling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Write me fully, don\u2019t reserve anything from Rupert, he is real.\u00a0 When will a consummation of our affairs suit your wish and convenience?\u00a0 Tis all left to your pleasure and remember you said you would always consider mine.\u00a0 I\u2019m sadly opposed to long<\/p>\n

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Page Two Dec. 10, 1865<\/p>\n

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engagements, they are simply attempts to choke unsophisticated love and often they succeed- tho\u2019 I really believe t\u2019would take it a siege to get the better of mine.<\/p>\n

Good bye \u2013 may Angels guard you-<\/p>\n

With all the honesty and simplicity of my soul.<\/p>\n

I am yours entirely<\/p>\n

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Rupert<\/p>\n

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P.S.<\/p>\n

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This will leave my on my route to C. for the purpose, (after seeing sister Kittie) of employing hands.\u00a0 If I succeed this trip will not let me visit Brandon, as I\u2019ll have to guide them through our dismal Swamp to \u201cBeauty\u2019s Retreat.\u201d\u00a0 Otherwise my programme may be changed.<\/p>\n

I will not leave Columbus before the 18th (word?).<\/p>\n

Try please and send me a word then.\u00a0 It is impossible for me to say now where I can come, but a very short time I hope.\u00a0 Excuse me, I have rushed thro\u2019 this and it looks badly.<\/p>\n

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Devotedly<\/p>\n

Rupert<\/p>\n

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