Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-08-25

FOR THE SPIRIT OF TEE AGE.

DEAR SOLDIERS Long have L eehtsHipla-
ted writin. you, hut representation has, 50
far. proved an eEestual blsekader ia my way.
And even aew my epistle will, Ifess be sa-
interesting to the majority OF yoa H. now
ever. nv sentiments cause one dssPondlsg
soul to revive, then will Ey labsr be ially
compensated.
have read " tn deep concern all your
concentrations through the papsrs, as wen
as MANY private letters, and | have never
seen q line from a soldier that was not fuli OF
interest. Ihave been delighted wlth d. IL
| Means poetry, highly patriotic and wet
favored with affection for the lsvea enes II
| home. and II. c.. Davis communications
| which brcatAc forth a wealth of good sens
and a seul full of pistJ; besides comPost-
lions from many otkers wllea were quil3
interesting and reflected heaar upsn tse All
| thors.
With much anxiety | have watched ever
meate of our II. C. Regiments, aHd when
| saw that the 18th, 22nd, 34ta, 3Sth, Ash
and many otkers acted a noble part in the
great Battle of Riehmond, ! felt msre than
ever proud IF yea, and congratulate the sur
viyers on their narrew escape from the dire
full conflict. Mar Providence c~sntlHae' TO
sMile upsa you. 90
I have listened with aching heart and tear
full eYes to accounts of the intense s~sfsrDngS
of our sick AID wounded soldiers, anti
would gladly lag dewn nay Improbable lit'
for nay country could it restore you all To
health and your friends again. Oftimcs nave
I desired to administer relief and comfort -
the weary, wOaaded and sick soldiers, sut
never have felt so earaest about the matter
az | nav do. Yes, / am with you in sPisiL
though physically toiling on here lonely, bot
) not descending. | feel much ncarsr free
new chan | did before err glorious victory It
: Richmsnd. I bclisvs a brighter day is dawn
ing upea US. If eur trust is in Gsa all val
be vell.
h2ny of YEA beg vsur friezds at heme to
write you mere frequently. We, with shame,
p acknowledge we have seen too negligent 5Ri
agree with you that this is no time for for
malities. | fer ene hope all such fastidisas-
ness viii e. laid aside, and friendship frank
. and real take its place. Our present trials
3 will dc mRch toward offecting this desirable
change. Then, dear absent eAss, do not a.
tribute eur negligence in writing to : want OF
intsrsst in your welfare, but rather to IN
creasing cares aRd duties devslving upon Is,
On account Of your absence. How cen We
forget you wins have done SO much for as.
+ In yea is eur present happiness and hope for
future safety and prosperity
The slaymstss ef nay childhood, tae eers-
es panisns of nay youth, my frieEas, ceus Its
r sad own dear brothers are with! you. Thee
IS lst my posr dssolste heart BE, uHtil yeu r
to turn home crowned with victory. All |
. have often wished Iwsre an Angel, commits
stoned frsm Heaysn to distill into the ears q
IN poor Soldiers sweet wsras Of consolation
az [ am destined to Eli q mere hunble sphere.
s. With a sisters affections | 90 truly thsfl
you, nesls sons Of Carolina, for ths sallsht
- part you have taken in defending our dear
old hsmes AID aged parents.
May Heaven bless you and psxtors you un
= te yaur homes and friends, and "a honorable
L. peace be made. Very respectfully,
AZ ANNA MYRTLE.
Near Ashbora' n G.