Submitted by Jan J.
Barnes
© 2003
Clarence Smart was the son of James Marion Smart and Nina Belcher. He was born 11 Aug 1890 and died 14 July 1914, hit by a train while working for the L & N RR at Mallory Station close to Franklin, TN. This collection of letters was given to his sister, Lela Smart Johnson, and following her death given to her son, Guilford Martin Johnson. Thanks to his children, Larry, Jim, Patsy, and Jerry for allowing us to post this collection.
Cottontown, Tenn.
May 18, 1909
Mr. Clarence Smart
Dearest Cousin,
Guess you will be somewhat surprised to hear from me but I hope it will be
a plesant surprise. How are all of you folks? I am not very well
today.
How was old brush with you last Sunday. I wanted to come so bad but
I had company all last week and couldn't come. Oh! say Clarence if
you come down here the first Saturday evening, you get a buggy, if you can
without any trouble and come and carry Gracie Warren to the valley Sunday,
I guess if nothing happens I'll go. I'm sure you'll have a good time.
You ans. just as soon as you get this and let me know what you can
do so I can tell her or you can write to Grace and make the date but don't
let her know that I told you to do this for she said she wished you would
come in buggy and we could get up a swap going to church but said not tell
you she said so. You know Clyde Lane usually carries her. And
if you come you bring me another picture for Gracie took my other one.
Well now you be sure to come and come in buggy if you can so. Send
me a card right away.
Give love to all and a large share for yourself.
As ever your cousin,
Ida Belle
P.S. Tell Mr. Parks hello and that I am very anxious to see
him.
Ida Belle Smart was the daughter of Dr. John W. Smart and Maggie Anthony. Photo of Ida Belle.
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