Louisa County Sunday
September 5th. 1869.
My dear Little Woman
Your letter of the 2ne. instant
was received yesterday and I sit down
as usual to write my second letter of
the week. I have just returned from
a batpising where about ten poor
people were gently ducked.
My kin people up here are all
baptist and dont believe in the
sprinkling process followed by
Episcopalions. Mrs. Rice's name is
Lon and I believe I havve informed
you of the names of all the rest.
I want to see you mighty badly
my wife - and the days have commenced
to be very long to me. I suppose
it is better for me to stay here
longer - but it will give me great pleasure to bid my
kind kindred farewell. I think of you very often, and
of our dear little boy too. Take care of him you sweet
idol of my heart, and write just as often as you choose
to one who murmurs at your absence, and yearns for
your presence. With much love to your Pa and Ma
and the children I remain as ever
Your Lover
Geo S. Vest.
To
Mrs
Geo S. Vest.