The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-11-13
GashpilIe AuiOu.
A Letter from one of Bragg" Ten-
neAseIns.

nehheAh Ahhs
'Tbe following letter will be entertaining
70 our numerous readers amongst the reb-
els in Giles county. How we came in
possession Of IL, they need not trouble
themselves to inquire. We hope Miss
Lou may furnish her correspondent with
something to cheer his spirrs He 10 not
the only rebel soldier who has made
promises to "Old Master" and would like
10 be settled at home under the stars and
stripes, enjoying former peace and pros
perity;
CAM NDAu ClnrrASoocA, Oct 10, 1863.
MY DEAR LOU should have written to you long
snce but did not have good chance Of seudirg you
a letter But think will be able 10 get tins one
off to you 20 morrow
We arc oamped at present at the foot of lookout
Mountain" =" whose rugged sides rise abuye US with a
grandeur aud awe that reminds one of some huge
and terrible monster. 1t has been raining and pour
ing for four or hYe days incetsanty until this morn
ing so we have had hard time Of it, as our valley
had all gone to bed-that is, Col walker, Col Chick,
and Major Barber, all sleeping together, and Dave
Martin and myself. had taken of my jacket, boots
and socks, az is seldom we undress when so netr the
enemy J and had fallen into heavy slumber, when
Dave suddenly jumped up, pulling on all our cover
and awakening me. | asked Dave, "what was the
matter - hut before be could answer found cut what II
was Our earth works ont side the tent hadgven way
and the water came in with such rush thai We were
ahOat In an Instant. about three inches deep
in water before got fully awake. very much
inclined to swear at drst but when saw Col. ack
and Major Barber scufng out, could not help laugh
ing out, II was the funniest sight ever saw. Wei,
we all got wet, and every thing we had got t-even
to my poor socks and boots, and you may im0gine
what time had getting them on. Well console
4. "A .Ntf hot Nknrn
coming, - and have made some very fair promises
% old Master" J" In regard TO all future wars, II he
will just carry me safely through this one. But there
s no tel ing when, where huw tins bloody war will
end | wlnt through the battle of Oh ckamauga
without scratch, but If We have many more such
battles LIDO not think could answer for whole
skin However, this Is gloomy subject ana must
not let il destroy the Little pleasure my letter would
otherwise give you. Dave Martin tells me that you
and Des are roth about grown, SO I reckon would
lie surprised II coud see you now. suppose, =
the wei lasts a year OF two ouger need uot be su
prised TO hear ot your marriage. BY the WY, doss
Mr. Lels Abernathy ever come To sen your sup
pose MIR. Pullin girls are grown now also Ie me
me which one Of them is the protte now yhow
does Mis- Cynt IA Cook have you seen her late "
Give my respects to MISS Eia Bell the first chance
you have, and tell her am much obliged % her Tor
her good opiuon Of me. thnk II IS possible that
may get a furlough home between this time and
Christmas. Col Claok told me that he thought /
might be able ogot one so when things get a ltue
more settled than they ara now | iltend making an
application for wish you would tell me whi h
Of my negroes have gone Cn with The ianks and how
mucn stock have lost also And To- Uncle ii. Il any
OF my boys wishes 60 come to me, 10 serd lin.
Tell Uncle that shall not need Jacket as have
bought one do tsee at pr sent any prospects for
for Army to get into Middle Iepne see t1s winter
Bragg is too slow IN his movements, in my opinion,
anu AS long ~ he Is IN command OF ts army We will
not aocomp ish much My health is very good at
present, and am getting moderately well Write
soon, my dear Cousin, aud tell me all the pews, goa
sip, or any thug else lDat comes handy give my
love 90 Uncle H., Aunt " Desda and the bsence Of
The family. Your Hnectionate cousin,
J. PmLLIPs.
To Miss Lou JANKs.