Olive Smoot Bean, Correspondence, 1882

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July 12, 1882-Jeffersonville, Virginia
Dear True and beloved Wife
"...I say to you do not be cast down by anything, trust in Him, through the faith, love, and knowledge of the Gospel which you possess....As for Polly, I consider her almost one with you already; may your joys be shared together.... take care of yourself and dear little Nina and the child you bear; take light, open air exercise all you can such as short walks, light outdoors work etc."
JWB
July 16, 1882-Provo City, Utah.
Dearest, Best of Husbands
"Again my heart was made glad on Thursday last by word from him who is so dear. Long and anxious is the time between the sweet and highly appreciated letters which come to hand....Since last I wrote, our little Nina has been seriously ill, but thank God I can say she is much better again.... My health is as good as usual under the circumstances but I am somewhat worn out with watching and care with the baby."
OSB
July 23, 1882-Provo City, Utah
Dear, Dear Husband
"...The baby's cough has been a great deal better the last week....In regard to myself, I am usually well, with the exception of being worn out with anxiety and excitement. There has been so little chance for rest or quiet...that I am a little unstrung.... No doubt you will be both surprised and pleased...that Pa has decided to move mother into the new brick house....I think Ma is somewhat disappointed to think it is not her, but for once Pa has got his eyes open to mothers awkward situation....Oh! if I could only have a good talk with you today, it would make me feel braver and better. Sometimes I get heartsick and weary when I think of the many long days ere I will have sight of your loved face. I feel as utterly lonely in a crowd without your presence, as I do when alone."
OSB
July 30, 1882-Provo City, Utah
My Own Dear Will,
"...I am more than thankful to say we are better than we have been....Baby I consider quite well again, though she coughs a little....As for myself, I am allright [sic]....Mother is moved into the new house, and she is much more comfortable situated than before....The family all seem to be glad that Pa put her there, with the exceptions of Maggie and Zina....They manifest decided ill feeling in regard to the movement.... I will close, only begging you to write as often as possible, for you don't know what a comfort your letters are to me."
OSB
July 30, 1992-Jeffersonville, Virginia
My Dearest Ones at Home
"...I am thankful to say I am enjoying better health just now, than I have for a long time, you would be astonished, the way I consume victuals which, so far have been very palatable....I am on my way to Russell County with Bro Samuel Porter.... some of the Elders express it, "it is a pretty hard County,"....I coincide with your resolution of staying at home, most heartily, but of course you will have to be governed by circumstances, but I think no other place will seem like home to you and Polly."
JWB

Dates

1882

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