To: John Adkins Jones, at (location unknown but somewhere in USA)
[This letter was written in one long 'paragraph'; to make reading easier, I have created paragraphs]
My Dearest Jadie:
I received yours this morning. I have been rather anxious to know how you would take my letter; yes I would not like to do other than right.
First I will say, it may go against your likes, but to my way of thinking service is best, as you get board & lodging; & other's places means perhaps a little more money, but you have to get room or rooms & pay for them & you have to dress more – which means expence. Then again, I think I should feel more safe but I leave it to you which you tell me to do.
I thought if you would let me have the £12, that would be enough, & I come over & went into service, at least till we could see my way clear to get into a situation as you name, I would not object; only perhaps it would drop out when speaking to them; I don't mind for myself, only it would be uncomfortable for you dearest.
Of course I quite expect they think it folly on your part to think of marrying a girl so beneath you in station, perhaps it is. I think service is best of the two, & seeing me, even as we did here, would not hinder you from seeing Gerty as you do now; one thing if we were married as you say. Gerty would think it funny, would she not, if she heard we were already? But I leave it to you – you would not do any other than right & just to me I know.
Then again if I went to service, I would not be exposed to the weather as I should in going & returning from a shop. And I would manage the same as here; you understand me don't you? But of course I should prefer what you name.
Anyway I shall try for it; I should not think we would be ready to get a home for nearly 12 months. Anyway we would be careful. I don't know quite and don’t see where I am to go. I don’t wish to put you to more expence than I can help. I could get, I think, a place in a week. I have never been longer than that after I started to look out for one.
I think you mean just what I did by being married. I am not ready for you yet & shall not be for some time, but perhaps you think it will be best to do so.
Not thinking of leaving, I went and spent £1.14.7 in calico; I did feel so annoyed, but it is no use rumbling. I shall bring my things, print dresses & such like, then I shall be ready if I go to service.
Yes dearest I quite agree with you, it would be folly to think of living as you say. Did I not mention the same to you when over here? Now you quite understand, I do not wish you think it will make much more difference to you & I than when you were here. I will get a place as soon as possible. I think you have done very very well dear for the short time you have been here. But I know we shall get on alright; why need we hurry to settle down, we want a home, a nice one too & that can't be got in no time. Perhaps it would be better for me when I get over.
It would be a rest, coming over there, I have just got a stack of underclothes which I & another girl is helping me. I have a black dress & another serge & a blue; so I think that will last me some long time. I shall make my coat do; then perhaps all being well, I can save a little towards our nest, at least I hope so.
It is rather a dreadful thing the thunderstorms we are having of late. I don’t know what to do, for anyone wanting a companion would not care for a seasick one & I don’t know what I should be like. So I suppose I shall be with you, all being well, the end of November. Yes darling, we must ask God's blessing & if it is right for us, it will come to pass. My word what a baby it must be a size.
You never told me about the trunk, I am afraid my box will not stand to be knocked about, that’s why I want a trunk. I saw one (22?).
I feel a lot better today; I spent 3/6 in steel wine, it's like drinking ink. Give my love to Gerty.
As regards my money, I drew all out last year; as you know none of my people can help me & I have wanted clothes & then I send a trifle home every month if I can. & I am not of a very careful turn of mind sometimes; I like things good & that runs away with money. However now I have a fair lot of things & I keep very well; I shall go home for a few days not long. Then I shall have to give them a trifle; now do you understand me?
I don't really wish Gerty to see until I can get a few more dresses & I don’t want to get them here, it will ruin them.
Is there not a cheaper way than the £12? Surely yes; it is only for a week, but I don’t think I should care to mix up with a dreadful low set. Now I have dearest written early this time haven’t I? With best & truest love I am as ever / Your own / Girlie
You must not let Gerty read my letters to you. I don’t always stop to think have I spell all right.
Oh I nearly forgot the 18 & 2 more
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