"Allie" Weeks to John C. Moore, October 31, 1863

Weeks Family Papers, Records of the Antebellum Southern Plantations, Series I, Part 6, Reel 18, Frames 216-217

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Starrville Oct 31st / 63

My dear sir,

I think so strange that I do not hear from you. I have written to you, two or three times recently, the last letter I received from you was dated Sept. 29th. Mr. Weightman has also written to you, but has not heard from you. I felt very uneasy about you, feared that you were sick, but I heard of you in Shreveport last week, which relieved my mind. I feared that you were sick, then I thought perhaps the mails had stopped, as I get no letters from Maggie or any of Aunt [Lils?] family. I have heard from none of them for more than month.

I hope Charlie's family have not left for Houston, as there is no chance of their getting [home?] now, and Mary could not be comfortable in Houston, besides being very expensive living there. You will I expect be surprised to hear that we have not yet left for Freestone. I have not heard a word from Mr. Rawlins since he left. I suppose the two overseers have taken the negroes on from Collin Co., and are putting up more cabins, and trying to make things comfortable for us. We are looking for them soon, but have no idea when they will come for us, perhaps not for two weeks. I think it strange one of them do not write.

I dread another move, but as we have to go, I would like to do so before the cold weather setts regularly in. We have had some very cold weather already---ice several times, but very little rain. It is well you did not start [to leave?]. I feel so anxious about Ma, and all the family that are in the enemy's line. I fear they will have nothing left to eat. Please when you write let me know if you have heard anything from [whom?]. The mail is about closing, and I must end my letter. Please write to me as soon as you receive this. Direct to Starrville. The ladies and Mr. Weightman desire to be kindly remembered to you, Yours most truly,

Allie.