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Letters to Mary from Ann Sanders.

n.d. [c. January 1866]

From: 1866 To: 1867

Written at Little Odell; ‘Wednesday’. ...I am rather late in my compliments but I do wish you a very happy new year. I did think of writing you before but the anxiety and trial of parting with dear Sarah has had such an effect upon my spirits that I could not sit down comfortably to do so. We had terrible news about them last Sunday. The terrific gales of last week severely affected them, more especially that of Thursday when they lost one of their boats and the vessel sustained great injury, so much that they were compelled to put in at Weymouth for repairs. Poor things, they have suffered dreadfully; and the Capt. with the crew had given up all hope of life for some time. All they did or could was to lift up their hearts in Prayer to God, who in his mercy heard and saved them. Poor Sarah was pitched out of her berth and was much hurt, and her strength much exhausted when they reached shore, that Mr. Michie thought it desirable to call in medical aid, and by being kept quiet he hoped in a few days she would be better, their earnest and fervent desire was the Prayers of their friends on their behalf. We feared much for them and they were constantly in our thoughts night and day all last week. And this sad news has caused increased anxiety and grief to us all. But at the same time gratitude to God for His saving mercies towards them. Poor Mrs. Fever[?] I am afraid it will be too much for her; she looks so ill. Mr. Michie sends very pleasing intelligence of George; Hugh will tell you when he comes. I am glad to tell you Hugh is better than he has been for some time. Today is Harry’s birthday-- 21. Jacky [presumably her son, John] spent Christmas week with us; London suits him so well. He has joined the Young Men’s Christian Association, and has become a Teacher in the Sabbath School. I am pleased he is so happily situated. I trust it may be for his good, and the glory of God. I hope your dear Mama and Jethro with yourself are well; if he would come and spend a few days with Harry we should be very pleased to see him. I shall also hope to have a visit from yourself in the Spring. I think your Mama would not object. Nellie is all I have left now, and a dear girl she is, you know; but I cannot expect to have much of her company. I must now conclude with the united love of my Husband to your Mama, Jethro and all friends with yourself. Believe me Yours very affect’ly....

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Fever,
Michie,
Sanders,
Sanders, Ann,
Wiggins,
Wiggins, Mary

Little Odell, Weymouth, family correspondence, YMCA