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dc.creatorMcQuigg, Jesse Y., 1843-1933
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-24T18:13:46Z
dc.date.available2020-11-24T18:13:46Z
dc.date.issued1875-09-22
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/42711
dc.descriptionpersonal update - daughter's death
dc.format.medium8x10 paper
dc.relationClark Family Letters
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dc.sourceBox 2, Folder 7, Item 17
dc.subjectClark, Sally McQuigg (Mrs. Addison)
dc.subjectClark, Addison, Sr.
dc.subjectMcQuigg, Jesse
dc.titleLetter to Addison and Sallie Clark
dc.typeDocument
dc.description.transcriptionAt Home Tuesday night Sept. 22, 1875 Dear Brother and Sister: Your kind letter of the 14th just opened and read with interest – ‘twas thrice welcome to us for we had anxiously awaited a word of consolement from you – Yes there is relief in knowing that there are some loved ones, though far away, who sympathize deeply with us in the loss of our Sweet Little Pearl – our darling babe our lovely little girl. None know our sorrow save those who have save those who sad experience have taken along the same rugged road – Though very very small – she is not easily forgotten - no her little place is vacant – and must remain so till we crop over. Yonder her little crib sits empty and seems lonely. Her little gown is no longer to be found hang with the other two – the mother’s lap too is vacant - her tender charge is held by death’s strong arms - but our Savior - yes our Blessed Redeemer will care for her now for he loves little children. Perhaps a Grand Father and mother’s arms were opened - waiting “over there” ready to receive the tender charge – for I trust they are there two – that Golden chain is fast lengthening out – Heaven grant that we too may form bright links in that chain when we have run our race here Oh! Could we but soar on angel’s wings to Heaven fair planes - that we might look among the angels who stand around God’s throne to see our dear ones there - and look into their little eyes again – we would not want them come back with us down to this old and sin cursed world with us “to ask them would be ___.” Yes we unite with you in saying Lord help us to say Thy will be done and not ours.” The mother’s is the harder part - she is constantly here where the scenes around call to mind the images of the dear Little One - while duty calls me away. When we had lain her silently away with only a few there with us – we returned home sad and lonely - we sought relief in God’s Sacred word – yes ‘twas his word that stayed the flowing tears - and said to the troubled hearts peace be still. The 12 of Hebrews must apply in such cases as ours – if so there is relief there. We have endeavored to bear up under the heavy weight and go on in the discharge of our duties continually calling on our Heavenly Father for help. But enough tonight – ‘tis growing late - Sister is busy cutting quilt pieces while the little fellows are both sweetly sleeping - no little Ernest is calling in his way for a drink – both of them are a little unwell - Ernest is having a hard time with risings - as fast as one gets well an other comes - but he bears it like a little man – seldom complains – is beginning to talk some - Albert has a cold and a sore heel. Cousin Martha Morgan has been very sick, but the last news was that she was some better - chills and fever in a mild form quite common. Well will quit. Pray for us. Much love Your Brother and Sister- Jesse and Dickie McQuigg P.S. Commenced on the wrong page also am mistaken as to the day of week tis Wednesday night.


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