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Letter From Rev. T. W. Young

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Day
14
Month
August
Year
1903
Copyright
Public Domain
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The church and the congregation, the friends and acqaintances of Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Young, will undoubtedly be glad to get a peep at a personal letter written by Mr. Young in Knoxville, Tenn., to one of the brethren at home.

"The people are wondrously kind to us."

"Ashville is not a pretty city, but is full of interest. During July and August it is full of visitors from the South, seeking relief from the hot weather. The nights are always cool and delightful; you feel rested and invigorated all the time. That tired, oppressed, sluggish feeling is unknown. We met a number of people who went to Ashville to die, and are now pictures of health: it does wonders for scores of people. The mountains around Ashville are an unfailing delight and inspiration. I never tire gazing upon them. We took a carriage ride upon Craggy mountain to Mountain Meadows Inn. which lies like a crow's nest away up on the side of the mountain, 3,500 feet high. From this mountain crest, we could see in the distance lofty Mt Mitchell, 35 miles away, the highest mountain east of the Rockies. Looking on the other side we could see Mt. Pisgah, 18 miles away, and to the right the beautiful Balsam mountains."

In describing the ascent of Junaluska, Mr. Young says: "At the foot of the mountain the blackberrles were ripe, on the way up we noticed they were green and small, while on the top the bushes were in bloom. On the top, on account of the difference in atmospheric pressure, we found ourselves asking when spoken to, 'What did you say?' 'What?' Finally, we discovered that we could not hear so well on the peak as down in tho valley. No one with any heart trouble can live on Junaluska. We experienced no trouble, therefore we must have good hearts, physically speaking."

"We expect to run down to Chattanooga and Lookout mountain for a few days while we are here. Mrs. Young and myself are feeling very mach rested and improved and are having a splendid visit, but we will be glad to get back home among our dear, good friends, and to the work of the church." And with the large heartedness of a "good shepherd" Mr. Young closes his letter: "Give our love to everybody. Yours faithfully."