Fever and ague descended upon the little home in the early winter.
In a letter to her brother, dated January 4th, 1832, Sarah writes: * * * * * "We have been longing for news from home, but not a word has come from you.

It don't seem as if we could stand it unless we hear from you or some of the folks once in a while.

We are not dead just because we are a thousand miles away.

We want to hear from you.

Please write and let us know how father and mother are and all the news.