Letters of my father to my mother, beginning with those written during their engagement, with extracts from his journal, giving description of his wife and of himself; also a phrenological examination of himself made by ProfCrane . sisters a day or two since. Anne was not so well. He saidyour mother was ver\- much pleased with the idea of moving to Green-ville. Mr. McBee has been elected the President of the Railroad with asalary of $4,000. He is very much elated with his election, I ,and says he is proud that the mantle of General Hayne .should have fallenon him. I ha\-e written to
Letters of my father to my mother, beginning with those written during their engagement, with extracts from his journal, giving description of his wife and of himself; also a phrenological examination of himself made by ProfCrane . sisters a day or two since. Anne was not so well. He saidyour mother was ver\- much pleased with the idea of moving to Green-ville. Mr. McBee has been elected the President of the Railroad with asalary of $4,000. He is very much elated with his election, I ,and says he is proud that the mantle of General Hayne .should have fallenon him. I ha\-e written to Mr. Blasingame and requested him to look at thecows and hogs, and see if James is managing them well, and to let youknow if anything is going amiss. I have been induced to buy more books. Thej- were selling so cheapI could not resist. I have bought some most beautiful annuals for 1840,parlor scrap book, etc., etc., ver)-cheap; onefor$, which sells for $,and several others in same proportion. Coopers Naval History for$, which sells for $ Scotts Commentaries of the Bible,which used to sell for $, I got for $ You not .scold me agreat deal—^just a little. Farewell, my dear wife, B. F. To His Wifk. 95 Columbia, Wednesday morning. My Dear Wife :—I received your letter of Thursday last on Sundayevening, after I had written to you in the morning. The Postmasterafter great persuasion, opened the office for me, contrary to his rules. I am very happy to hear you are spending your time pleasantly, andthat your neighbors are disposed to be more kind to you in consequenceof your being alone. This proves to you what I have always said, thatthe people ofGreenville had genuine kindness, kindness which wouldnever be wanting when needed by their friends and acquaintances. Theirsis not politeness but kindness. It comes not from a polished exterior, butfrom a good heart. I suppose Mrs. Butlers compliments to me in Wills likeness andnose, are a sort of r
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