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House Letter 1863

El Dorado, Arkansas
April 26th 1863
Mrs. Susan C. House
Respected madam, your letter of the 25th sent to my wife was handed to me a few days ago 
and I lost no time in trying to find out what Mr. Newsom intended to do as regards your horse.  
He has sold the horse and I wrote him a not asking him whether he would replace as good a 
horse as the one he sold (which was no better than the one he got from Mr. House at first) 
or if the money would be ready for you at any time you called for it which would be soon.  
He sold the horse saddle and bridle for $1200. (twelve hundred dollars).  I received no 
answer Mr. Newsom, who stated that I need not put myself to any trouble about it, that 
they would attend to their own business.
Any assistance that I can render you in this matter will be done heartily and I will use 
every exertion to see you dealt justly by. If you would come to attend to this matter 
yourself which I think will be the best. (but don't let me be dictatorial) you must bring 
your babes with you if possible and content yourself to remain with us at least a week or two.
Mrs. Osborn will write a few lines and she will probably give you some interesting matters.  
We would be glad to hear from often
Very Respectfully Yours,
James T. Osborn

1863
My Dear Sister,
It was with both joy and sorrow, that I received your very welcome letter. It brought joy 
with the vague hope that I might ere long see one who was dear to my poor lost brother  
and also the bright faces of his sweet little babes, all of whom I have heard him talk 
so much.  Though it grieved me that in realizing this pleasure the truth would be more 
vividly enforced that I can no more in this life look upon his beloved face.  Oh, fate 
why dost thou so soon darken the bright clouds that lower around our horizon.  Ah, but 
hope is the bright star that ever shines through the gloom, a little while and we will 
meet him where time ______ and death reigneth not, where all things that are loved and 
lovely shall bloom forever.
You asked me to tell you when heard from my mother (or our mother).  I have not heard 
from her for several months, she was then at Greenville, Alabama.  She was very much 
grieved with brother George's death and wanted to hear the particulars which I could 
not tell her as I have never heard anything that could rely upon.  I am expecting a 
letter from her every day and fear that it will contain bad news.  When I last heard 
my youngest brother (who was a mere boy) was a prisoner on Rock island.  I almost 
dread to hear out of six brothers only have two living and they both may have fallen 
ere this but if such should be the sad d____ of providence I fear the result with my 
dear old mother whose cup of sorrow has already overflowed.
I have not seen my sister since I received your letter we sent her a message which 
she refused to answer but sincerely said that _________business______selves which I 
hear they will do if she ever received a letter from you.  I knew nothing of it.  
Accept my love and well wishes for yourself and children.
  Affectionately, Laura E. House
At the top of the page, upside down, is this added note:
I would be glad if you would visit us and bring those dear children, write soon.  L
Notes:
Letter to the wife of George Washington House, Susannah Caroline Conerly.   
From Laura E. House Osborn, sister of George House. 
 Laura's sister, Mary married a Green B. Newsom in 1853
George died fighting for the CSA.  
The youngest brother she mentions who was a prisoner on Rock Island is Lucius T. 
House who was also fighting for the CSA.  He was captured at Missionary Ridge.  
From Rock Island prison he joined the United States Army.  He later migrated to 
San Francisco and followed his profession as a printer.  Lucius was the only surviving brother.  


Submitted to Tallapoosa, AL  genrecords  Dec 6 2011


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