Dear Sister
Scope and Contents
1878 July 13 (Marblehead) asked about Jennie. Says John Brown and Hannah visited last week. Had showers and flower garden is like one on the farm. Sad to have no one to enjoy them but keeps Alice’s tomb supplied with fresh flowers. Has Alice’s dresses and wants to give them to Emily. Mr. & Mrs. Lamper visited and told about Jennie’s visit to Nellie. Mary had pictures of Nellie’s two girls and Priscilla can see a little of Alice in Emily. Asks about Lew and harvesting. The Abbot-Hall bell is ringing and she has to go feed the hens and chicks.
Dates
- Creation: 1783 to 1995
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1802 to 1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Girdler, Robert Mercer (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes ; 1 linear foot
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
Lehigh University
Linderman Library
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