Cherry Hill, 7th May 1811
My dear Sarah,
Those days since I arrived home after a tiresome journey, and found my plantation going on extremely well, indeed much better than my most sanguine calculations had anticipated.
I want nothing here but the society of my dear Sarah to make me as happy as any person can be in this world. I look forward to the time when our fate will be one with the greatest pleasure and anxiety; at which period my constant care shall be to act in such a manner as will be most pleasing to her; it will be my first wish to make you happy, for in proportion as you are, so I shall be also.
I hope your Papa has consented that you may write to me.
I did not leave Granville as soon as intended when I wrote you last owing to the indisposition of Uncle Willis. In a few days I shall set off for Milledgeville, from thence to Oakland where I shall stay about a week. I do not know anything except seeing you that would afford me more pleasure than receiving your letter. Present my respects to your relatives and tell Laura I have not forgotten my promise.
I am, dear Sarah, with sentiments of love and esteem, your affectionate friend and humble servant,
Cherry Hill, 26 June 1811
My dear Sarah,
This day your letter came to hand and with much pleasure I have perused it again and again. I am much indebted to Sister for taking on herself the responsibility of your writing. It affords me much satisfaction to hear that brother continues to men in health and appetite. I shall write by this mail to Laura, who will be an ??? to society when grown.
I am glad to hear that the country air agrees so well with you, for when our destiny will be the same my occupation will require our living in the country, in truth it is a life I am so much pleased with that nothing short of my dear Sarah's disapproving of it could induce me to relinquish it. I lament that I had not the pleasure of seeing allyour relations whilst at Fredericksburg, and particularly Miss Woodsford, as I knew she was one of your favorites. I am happy to hear that you are learning to ride so well on horseback. It is an exercise which contributes very much to health. Will you be so good as to tell your Papa that I have spoken to Mr. Watson (the gin-maker) for a hand cotton-gin, which I promised him, and that it will be done by the 15th of September. I will send it by the first opportunity thereafter to Savannah, so that it may be shipped for him to Norfolk. I am not certain, but I am hopeful that I can so arrange my business that I shall be able to visit Fredericksburg in the early part of the winter.
Present my respects to all the family and particularly to your grand mama, for whom I have a very high regard. Allow me to be, my dear Sarah, with great respect your affectionate friend and humble servant.
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