Nine letters between the Reid and Simpson families
written between 1816 and 1847
Contributed by Ralph Simpson
6) Richard "Duke" Simpson to his nephew, William B. Simpson
(4/7/1845)
Outside envelope: Mr. Willam B. Reid
Fayette County Tennessee
P.Office White Hall
Independence, Missouri, 7th April 1845
Dear Billy,
I recd. your friendly & affectionate letter
of the 10th of March a few days ago, which gave me not a little
pleasure to hear my old sister is still living and enjoying good health, as
also your own family, with the exception of yourself.
I have not yet fully decided whether I will attempt to comply with your
invitation to visit you and Sister this spring or not. - I have a strong
inclination to do so, but very much dread the undertaking - but I will decide
in a few days. & If I come, I will leave here about the 10th
of May & if nothing happens will be with you about the 18th or
20th of the month. - If I come, my Daughter Henrietta Harris will
come with me at least she says so now - it would give me inexpressable
satisfaction to visit you & spend a few weeks with Sister & your family
& I think if my health continues tolerable good I attempt it, but should I
decline the undertaking I will apprise you of it & not keep you in
suspense.
I have sold all my property, real & personal, and divided the money equally
amoungst my children - except what I think may be necessary for my own support
& am now living next to my Daughter above xxxed.
My children is at last
all in the state, except my eldest son John who resides in Baltimore, Maryland. & xxx xxx 28 years
past this number of children, grandchildren & great grandchildren will
astonish you. - We counted them up a short time since and then there is
now living 104 or 5 & increasing astonishingly - they are as far as I
know on good health and I think doing well generally. - My own health is
as good as a man of my age ought to expect. - & my hand trembles so I can't
write any more but wish I shall see you shortly. Affectionately, your
uncle.
From the John Reid Papers #3882
Southern Historical Collection, Wilson Library
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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1) John B. Reid to his father, Major John Reid (1/9/1816)
2) John B. Reid to his father, Major John Reid (3/3/1816)
3) John B. Reid to his mother, Keziah Simpson Reid (3/5/1816)
4) Richard "Duke" Simpson to his brother-in-law, Major John Reid (4/24/1816)
5) Richard "Duke" Simpson to his brother-in-law, Major John Reid (5/8/1816)
6) Richard "Duke" Simpson to his nephew, William B. Simpson (4/7/1845)
7) Richard "Duke" Simpson to his nephew, William B. Simpson (9/9/1845)
8) Richard "Duke" Simpson to his sister, Keziah Simpson Reid (5/4/1847)
9) Duke Williamson Simpson to his aunt, Keziah Simpson Reid (10/25/1847)
