MARY
November 14th, 1859
Curlsville, Pennsylvania
Mary Mae Luke to Philip W. Pringle
Dear Philip,
It is with pleasure that I take up my pen this
evening to answer your kind letter, which I received
on the tenth and learned from its contents that you are
well. I am getting along well at the present time and
I hope these few lines will find you in the same state
of health. Oh, Philip, nothing can tell how much I
think of you. You are never out of my mind ten minutes
through the day nor night. Only when I am sleeping.
If you but knew how I love you. Oh, that I had the
privilege of leaning my head on your dear arms once
more it would be my heart’s delight. I cannot write as
I would like to but if my heart could speak or write I
think this would be a much better letter. I dreamed of
you last night. I am truly yours,
Mary M. Luke
PHILIP
January 23rd, 1860
Dear Mary,
It is with the greatest of pleasure that I have taken
my pen in hand to let you know I got home Friday night
safe and sound. I feel to rejoice to hear that you
are well and still remain mine in the bonds of love.
Mary, you wanted to know if I told anyone we are to be
married. I told everyone. When I got home every person
wished me happiness. I thanked them all. Mary, I am at
a loss how to write or how to express myself. But my
love to you shall never fail.
I remain yours truly, Philip W. Pringle
MARY
Oh Dear, I would not have set that date for our
marriage if I had known that another one would have
suited you better. As far as it being good luck in the
light of the moon, I never heard that before. Philip,
please tell me where we are going to live, if you
know. Oh, I don't know what is the matter with me. I
feel so anxious.
PHILIP
Mary, please do not worry. I will be up there on the
11th in good time to see you and talk with you and
plan the day. It’s with you I mean to spend my days on
earth. I will be by your constant companion, shielding
you as best I can from the storms of life.
MARY
Oh, Philip, I feel like I don’t have a care in the
world. Together we will dwell in peace and harmony and
joy. Nothing can interfere with the pleasure and
happiness I feel today.
