Verdiersville[…], Orange Co Va

July 30 1899

A.S. Clark Esq:

Farmington, Utah,

Dear Brother: There was real pleasure in receiving and reading your letter last evening. I thank you for the inclosed bills. 

Bro. Geo. A. Smith is with me and am receiving the expression of your kind regards he reciprocated the same sentiments. We shall remain together, doubtless, till conference, when a change all around will be apt to be made. Just received news that conference will be held in that field of labor where Wilford Richards is laboring, Hanover Co. 10 & 111 of September.

In regard to getting supplies we are encouraged to order them through the office at Chattanooga. However, I am thankful for your willingness to assist if occasion requires. I have received quite a variety of reading matter.

It was refreshing to hear rom Farmington. You did not say how your health is but infer that it is good. Am pleased to learn that Alice and children are; but sorry that Wealthy had a spell of sickness. I hope she will have good health. Am glad father is better.

Mother makes a good use of privilege we have of laboring for those who are awaiting our actions here on earth. She also does not confine her labors to the dead, either. It makes one proud of such a mother. I hope her example will be emulated by those who are endeared to her. Perhaps her activity opens the way for her to be blessed with better health and a long life what would perhaps be so if it were otherwise. Still I hope she will not work at household duties to get too tired and overtax her physical powers.

Yes, I learned that Hyrum and family have gone to their home in the North. It doesn't seem long since he took his first trip north with Eliza; but it is quite a change in his going north now. Did not learn when Joseph came back form Georgetown. I suppose he returned after taking the stock North. Emma mentioned about his being at Morgan. Also Edward was there and others. Just received letters from there. they were all well.

F. Spackman will be quite busily employed in Morgan. I learn that he is Manger of Z.C.M.I. of Morgan.

We are finishing our circuit through the North part of Orange and believe that our labor in this County is drawing to a close. In that part where were ordered out of the Co. by the "White Caps" are a few families that are still investigating. We are returning in that direction. Have no meeting appointed for tomorrow; but we think of learning what a Methodist Camp Meeting message in Unionville tomorrow.

The notice we received to leave was quite radical and was a surprise; on account of the good taste and high order of the people generally. Virginia takes quite a pride in her name and fame. With kind regard to all,

I am, Your brother 

Chas R Clark