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The sale does not appear to have involved the Hermitage, as in the same letter, Sarah expressed her regret that Congress had declined to accept the Hermitage^?1 do not know what will be done with it...I begin to realize that I am soon to loose it.?
In June, writing from Clifton, Sarah finally communicated to Rachel that the building was now ready. Samuel had gone for six weeks, and Sarah was concerned about his returning at a time when yellow fever would be a consideration. ?[The Bay] it is crowded all up the coast -not a house or room vacant, and many more could be rented, people are flying from the city, and many of their plantations on the river have come down to the coast, it never was as much crowded, a sickly season is anticipated if Sami. Has not already started it would be imprudent for him to travel on the river now.? [Sarah Jackson to Rachel Jackson Lawrence, Clifton June 13th 1859].
It appears that they had put Clifton up for sale. ?Your Pa has had two letters respecting the property for sale -which he has replied to, inviting the gentlemen to visit the place and judge for themselves - Col C- says he would not take less than 50$ an acre for his - it is thought the ship island terminus225 will be at the Bay of St. Lewis - if so it will increase the value of the property there as well as all through this portion of the state.? [Sarah Jackson to Rachel Jackson Lawrence, Clifton June 13th 1859],
Sarah?s letter of July 27Ih to Rachel was written from the new house. Except for the heat, she seemed fairly content, ?...we have a good deal of fruit, peaches, grapes, figs &c, and soon will have shrimps... we get very good beef every other day, have tongues, com beef, ham & a few chickens this is our bill of fare, we also have plenty of milk, in all its varieties, pies, preserves, &c?the weather here is too warm to kill mutton, or any thing to keep on hand more than one or at farthest two nights, consequently every day has to provide for itself- money is very scarce. We can procaure <sic> any thing and every thing if we had plenty ready cash. Our city folks, and old resident live like nabobs...I have two good dairies built under the house which I shall find a great convenience. They are airtight, and I think will be cool.? [Sarah Jackson to Rachel Jackson Lawrence July 27th 1858 or 1859].
Again apparently expressing contentment, Sarah wrote, ?You perceive we have as yet found no name for our place. We can not Mi be pleased with the same one. I proposed as yours was bird song ours should be sea song, but Sami did not like it?Pa says Ocean Wild, Sami. Ocean View, I Idle Hall with many more I wish some of you could settle it for us.? [Sarah Jackson to Rachel Jackson Lawrence Julv 27th f$58 or 1859].(?)	,	p
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This is a reference to a proposed railroad that was to run from Jackson^to Ship Island. The cost had been estimated at $3,000,000. DeBow?s Review, 1855, Vof. 18, p. 260, reported on an article in the New Orleans Bulletin.