This letter was written by Spencer Guess Clack to his brothers serving in the CSA Army. His brothers were William Raleigh and Micajah Rogers Clack
Letter addressed to W.R. Clack & M.R. Clack
Rhea Co., Tenn.
Octr.10th 1862
Dear Brothers In the Army;
Once more I have taken up my pen to write you though I have nothing much new nor strange to write. Papa and Amy & Margaret have been writing and I suppose they give what news is going. The news we have from the War Department is very good, our success is very flattering. All the men between the ages of 18 to 55 have been enrolled in E. Tenn. and I believe all from 18 to 35 will immediately be ordered out.
I am exempted as a S. Teacher. I am not teaching now I had to suspend school on account of my wounded leg, the particulars of which I gave you in a former letter. I think I will be able to take up school again in a few days. We are all well except Marion he has had a bad spell of fever but the fever is broken on him and is mending. We sincerely hope that you are well. We have had no letter from you since the 16th Sept. I suppose the curriers cant pass for the Bush Whackers.
Dear Brothers we will wait with painful anxiety until we hear from you. We learn through the Press that you are near the Enemy & doubtless ere this time you have had a Battle. We know you will write if you have a chance.
Brother Rolley you said if I never saw you any more not to forget my brother. ... no - Rolley how could I forget my Dear Brothers who have been so kind to me and who have left everything that is sacred and Dear to them. Forget you no - never. I am almost always thinking of thee and I dreamed every night for a week of being with you & Micajah if I was with you I would be better satisfied.
I pray God, if he intends this war for a chastisement of the American people; to shield and protect my dear brothers who are not responsible for this war. Tell Charles his family is well. Farewell my Dear Brothers - may God bless you.
S.G. Clack
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Letter addressed to W.R. Clack & M.R. Clack
Rhea Co., Tenn.
Octr.10th 1862
Dear Brothers In the Army;
Once more I have taken up my pen to write you though I have nothing much new nor strange to write. Papa and Amy & Margaret have been writing and I suppose they give what news is going. The news we have from the War Department is very good, our success is very flattering. All the men between the ages of 18 to 55 have been enrolled in E. Tenn. and I believe all from 18 to 35 will immediately be ordered out.
I am exempted as a S. Teacher. I am not teaching now I had to suspend school on account of my wounded leg, the particulars of which I gave you in a former letter. I think I will be able to take up school again in a few days. We are all well except Marion he has had a bad spell of fever but the fever is broken on him and is mending. We sincerely hope that you are well. We have had no letter from you since the 16th Sept. I suppose the curriers cant pass for the Bush Whackers.
Dear Brothers we will wait with painful anxiety until we hear from you. We learn through the Press that you are near the Enemy & doubtless ere this time you have had a Battle. We know you will write if you have a chance.
Brother Rolley you said if I never saw you any more not to forget my brother. ... no - Rolley how could I forget my Dear Brothers who have been so kind to me and who have left everything that is sacred and Dear to them. Forget you no - never. I am almost always thinking of thee and I dreamed every night for a week of being with you & Micajah if I was with you I would be better satisfied.
I pray God, if he intends this war for a chastisement of the American people; to shield and protect my dear brothers who are not responsible for this war. Tell Charles his family is well. Farewell my Dear Brothers - may God bless you.
S.G. Clack
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This letter was written by Spencer Guess Clack to his brothers serving in the CSA Army. His brothers were William Raleigh and Micajah Rogers Clack
Letter addressed to W.R. Clack & M.R. Clack
Rhea Co., Tenn.
Octr.10th 1862
Dear Brothers In the Army;
Once more I have taken up my pen to write you though I have nothing much new nor strange to write. Papa and Amy & Margaret have been writing and I suppose they give what news is going. The news we have from the War Department is very good, our success is very flattering. All the men between the ages of 18 to 55 have been enrolled in E. Tenn. and I believe all from 18 to 35 will immediately be ordered out.
I am exempted as a S. Teacher. I am not teaching now I had to suspend school on account of my wounded leg, the particulars of which I gave you in a former letter. I think I will be able to take up school again in a few days. We are all well except Marion he has had a bad spell of fever but the fever is broken on him and is mending. We sincerely hope that you are well. We have had no letter from you since the 16th Sept. I suppose the curriers cant pass for the Bush Whackers.
Dear Brothers we will wait with painful anxiety until we hear from you. We learn through the Press that you are near the Enemy & doubtless ere this time you have had a Battle. We know you will write if you have a chance.
Brother Rolley you said if I never saw you any more not to forget my brother. ... no - Rolley how could I forget my Dear Brothers who have been so kind to me and who have left everything that is sacred and Dear to them. Forget you no - never. I am almost always thinking of thee and I dreamed every night for a week of being with you & Micajah if I was with you I would be better satisfied.
I pray God, if he intends this war for a chastisement of the American people; to shield and protect my dear brothers who are not responsible for this war. Tell Charles his family is well. Farewell my Dear Brothers - may God bless you.
S.G. Clack
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Letter addressed to W.R. Clack & M.R. Clack
Rhea Co., Tenn.
Octr.10th 1862
Dear Brothers In the Army;
Once more I have taken up my pen to write you though I have nothing much new nor strange to write. Papa and Amy & Margaret have been writing and I suppose they give what news is going. The news we have from the War Department is very good, our success is very flattering. All the men between the ages of 18 to 55 have been enrolled in E. Tenn. and I believe all from 18 to 35 will immediately be ordered out.
I am exempted as a S. Teacher. I am not teaching now I had to suspend school on account of my wounded leg, the particulars of which I gave you in a former letter. I think I will be able to take up school again in a few days. We are all well except Marion he has had a bad spell of fever but the fever is broken on him and is mending. We sincerely hope that you are well. We have had no letter from you since the 16th Sept. I suppose the curriers cant pass for the Bush Whackers.
Dear Brothers we will wait with painful anxiety until we hear from you. We learn through the Press that you are near the Enemy & doubtless ere this time you have had a Battle. We know you will write if you have a chance.
Brother Rolley you said if I never saw you any more not to forget my brother. ... no - Rolley how could I forget my Dear Brothers who have been so kind to me and who have left everything that is sacred and Dear to them. Forget you no - never. I am almost always thinking of thee and I dreamed every night for a week of being with you & Micajah if I was with you I would be better satisfied.
I pray God, if he intends this war for a chastisement of the American people; to shield and protect my dear brothers who are not responsible for this war. Tell Charles his family is well. Farewell my Dear Brothers - may God bless you.
S.G. Clack
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