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J.W. PECK: c1850s ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF FOURTEEN [14] MANUSCRIPT LETTERS REGARDING VERY EARLY MORGAN HORSE BLOODLINES AND SENSATION PHILIP ALLEN 'THE BLACK HAWK' BRIDGEPORT VERMONT NEW ENGLAND 1850
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On offer is an original archive of fourteen [14] New England horse breeding and racing manuscript letters, mostly from J. W. Peck to his father, Hiram, during the 1850s, with excellent content regarding the legendary Morgan colt referred to as "the Black Hawk", assuredly the horse named Philip Allen, bred by Vermonter Hiram Peck and sired by one of the most famous Morgan horses, Black Hawk, grandson of the first Morgan, Justin Morgan (also known as Figure). Philip Allen's brother, so to speak, was world champion trotter Ethan Allen. This horse, Black Hawk, was so revered that for a time his progeny were referred to as Black Hawks rather than Morgans. He was immortalized in Currier & Ives trotting prints and a classic series of weathervanes. The letters and documents include: 1] To Hiram Peck, dated Sept. 1851, from F. P. Fletcher of Bridport, Vermont, who is holding a note dated June 10, 1850 for20 for "Services Black Hawk". He also mentions another similar note of Peck's dated May of 1851, for25. (Black Hawk was owned by David Hill of Bridport; evidently Hill sold Peck's note to Fletcher) 2] February 1854 letter from J. W. Peck, Canandaigua NY, to his father, 3 pages family news. 3] May 1854 letter from B. F. Sanford of Milton to Hiram: "I have had a talk with a number of farmers in this vicinity of late concerning your colt. They say that they will use him if he is as good as I recommend... Mr. Barns was here...he has three and a man by the name of Kelley has five that they wish to put to a Black Hawk and they will pay 15 Dollars if the Horse puts them++ 4] May 1854 letter from J. W. Peck to his father Hiram, on New York Central RR letterhead, requesting Hiram to ship the horse to Canandaigua. 5] Dec. 1854 letter from J. W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father. After family news he writes: "And now as I turn over on a new page we will say something about the Black Hawk he is doing first rate when I say first rate I mean it. Harlow [J. W. 's brother] & I take care of him I have not drove him any in about 3 weeks but have led him out to exercise him I am doctoring him for his small feet & they are growing finely I think he will have no more trouble with his feet & I think he will do well here. Harlow says you would not know him now he will be as fat as a hog in a month..." 6] Dec. 1854 letter from Hiram's cousin, David Wakefield. At the end he writes "I will give you a pedigree of the old mare when you come over here..." 7] Jan. 1855 letter from J. W. Peck and Harlow Peck, Canandaigua, to their father: (Harlow): "& now for the colt he looks fine & is fatting very fast we are afeeding him on 1 quart of oats twice a day & cut feed once oh he looks fine now I tell you I think that he will do something here." (J.W.): "The colt is doing well & I think he will go fast I have been training him some -- & today I got the man that owns the fastest horse in town to try him to see if he could go any & he kept tight on to him all the time he is very green and needs -- a good deal... I think he is a 200 horse sire..." 8] Feb. 1855 letter from J.W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father: "I wrote to you to forward to me all you could learn about the mare & a certificate from David Hill. I am a going to have a puff in the paper about him he does finely you have often said you would like to see him put, you could if you could see him now & all I feed him is 2 quarts of Oat & a little cut, feed at night but he is taken care of & that makes the difference... since I have commenced your letter I have rec'd one from you & you say that you forwarded me all you could learn about the mare I have never rec'd any such thing. I want you to get a Regular Pedigree of the mare & send to me what Blood she was & all about it, it is very hard times for money here... I have had the colt out to day & I never saw him go any better in my life he will trouble the fast horses here when he gets a little better broke he is not half broke yet..." 9] March 1855 letter from J.W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father: "I wish you would forward me the Plates of the old horse as soon as you can get them & now for Black Hawk you can tell Mr. Edward Hamilton that yesterday he trotted a mile on the ice in 3 minutes & 5 seconds & if he has got any money to Bet that there is a man here that will Bet from one hundred to 1 thousand dollars that with 3 weeks training he can go in 2 minutes & 55 seconds which is not very bad for a colt he beat a horse yesterday that they said could go in 2 50 & the man offered to Bet me before we trotted that he could beat me & give me 15 rods the start but I dint not Bet for I did not know how fast he could go he beat the horses about 2 Rods it wants about 15 men to hold him when he goes fast there is no man in the world that can hold him you had ought to have seen him go yesterday you can tell Mr. Hamilton if he wants any proof of it that I can prove it by over 200 persons the reason that I trotted him was this man strooped [?] me & I expected to get Beat but I did not back out it is a feather in his cap..." 10] March 1855 letter from J. W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father: "Now for the colt he is as fat as a hog & doing well all of the time & I see no reason why that he will not do something here the coming season. We are not entirely decided in relation to who we will have to attend him this season we have a man in view & intend to stand him at the franklin house." 11] April 1855 letter from J. W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father: "The colt is doing first rate the man that is going to tend him commences to take care of him tomorrow he looks fine & is shedding his coat." 12] April 1855 letter from J. W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father. Request for money. 13] April 1855 letter from J. W. Peck, Canandaigua, to his father: "The Black Hawk is doing well I commenced to feed him the first of this month he is fat as a hog I have got a good many mares that I think will put to him I have got 3 of one man and they are nice ones I have never Rec'd any paper containing the Pedigree of the old horse you seem to be very anxious to know who will tend him I can tell & then see how much better you will know. George Shertly will tend him he never took a purse I only told Dick Haskell so he would tell Ed Hamilton I never trotted him for a purse when I do he will win it." 14] March 1856 letter on New York Central RR letterhead, Rochester NY, from J. W. Peck to his father: "we will talk a little about the horse. You say can he be made to go in 3 1/4 minutes I have no doubt, but what he can but still I would not warrant him to do it & have any forfeit if he could not do it. I have not driven him any to amount to anything this winter in the first place had not time & in the next place there has been so much snow I could not do it I drove him in 3 05 last winter but have not since & I have no doubt but what he can do it in 3 with proper training. you say do the best you can with him I am feeding him high now to get him in condition to sell now I want to know what is the lowest I shall sell him for I shall sell him for all I can get but I want to know the lowest figures & then I shall know what to do. I have no doubt but what he would do well another year to stand... but you would have to hire a man & board him & pay him..." HISTORICAL NOTES: The story of this world famous line of horses is an American legend. "Figure was born in 1789 in southern New England. He was taken to Randolph, Vermont, in 1791 by Justin Morgan, who had recently emigrated there with his family from Springfield, Massachusetts. Figure was a stylish bay horse of many talents. He became widely known for his ability to pull stumps and logs while clearing the land of newly arrived settlers. In addition, he won races and pulling contests, was a favored parade mount at militia trainings, and was used as a saddle and driving horse. His strength, endurance, and easy-keeping qualities served him well on the Vermont frontier. Among horsemen he...

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Pediatrics, American Academy Of: Your Baby's First Year, Bantam June 1, 1998 ISBN: 0553579045
,,This authoritative and invaluable volume from the organization representing the nation's finest pediatricians brings state-of-the-art answers to all your medical and parenting concerns. Here is sound, reassuring advice on baby care that covers everything from preparing for childbirth to family issues such as adoption and stepfamilies to age-appropriate toys. Here too is an indispensable guide to recognizing and solving common health problems during the first year, plus detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations.\n\nComprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date, Your Baby's First Year includes:\n\na month-by-month guide to your baby's first year that lets you know what to expect in terms of growth, behavior, and development \na complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and other disabilities \nsafety checks for home, outdoors, and cars, with crucial new information on air bag safety and infant car seats \ncoverage of breastfeeding techniques and benefits \nguidelines for choosing a child-care provider \nand much, much more. \n\nWarmly-written and accessible, yet encyclopedic in scope, this sourcebook guides parents through all aspects of caring for infants. This is advice that parents can trust, from the nation's leading specialists in pediatric medicine. \n\nFrom the Inside Flap\nThis authoritative and invaluable volume from the organization representing the nation's finest pediatricians brings state-of-the-art answers to all your medical and parenting concerns. Here is sound, reassuring advice on baby care that covers everything from preparing for childbirth to family issues such as adoption and stepfamilies to age-appropriate toys. Here too is an indispensable guide to recognizing and solving common health problems during the first year, plus detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations.\n\nComprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date, Your Baby's First Year includes:a month-by-month guide to your baby's first year that lets you know what to expect in terms of growth, behavior, and development a complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and other disabilities safety checks for home, outdoors, and cars, with crucial new information on air bag safety and infant car seats coverage of breastfeeding techniques and benefits guidelines for choosing a child-care provider and much, much more. Warmly-written and accessible, yet encyclopedic in scope, this sourcebook guides parents through all aspects of caring for infants. This is advice that parents can trust, from the nation's leading specialists in pediatric medicine.

Condition;Very Good ,Paperback ,This authoritative and invaluable volume from the organization representing the nation's finest pediatricians brings state-of-the-art answers to all your medical and parenting concerns. Here is sound, reassuring advice on baby care that covers everything from preparing for childbirth to family issues such as adoption and stepfamilies to age-appropriate toys. Here too is an indispensable guide to recognizing and solving common health problems during the first year, plus detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations.\n\nComprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date, Your Baby's First Year includes:\n\na month-by-month guide to your baby's first year that lets you know what to expect in terms of growth, behavior, and development \na complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and other disabilities \nsafety checks for home, outdoors, and cars, with crucial new information on air bag safety and infant car seats \ncoverage of breastfeeding techniques and benefits \nguidelines for choosing a child-care provider \nand much, much more. \n\nWarmly-written and accessible, yet encyclopedic in scope, this sourcebook guides parents through all aspects of caring for infants. This is advice that parents can trust, from the nation's leading specialists in pediatric medicine. \n\nFrom the Inside Flap\nThis authoritative and invaluable volume from the organization representing the nation's finest pediatricians brings state-of-the-art answers to all your medical and parenting concerns. Here is sound, reassuring advice on baby care that covers everything from preparing for childbirth to family issues such as adoption and stepfamilies to age-appropriate toys. Here too is an indispensable guide to recognizing and solving common health problems during the first year, plus detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations.\n\nComprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date, Your Baby's First Year includes:a month-by-month guide to your baby's first year that lets you know what to expect in terms of growth, behavior, and development a complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and other disabilities safety checks for home, outdoors, and cars, with crucial new information on air bag safety and infant car seats coverage of breastfeeding techniques and benefits guidelines for choosing a child-care provider and much, much more. Warmly-written and accessible, yet encyclopedic in scope, this sourcebook guides parents through all aspects of caring for infants. This is advice that parents can trust, from the nation's leading specialists in pediatric medicine.

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REVEREND JOHN C. STUFF & ISABELLE GISH [later STUFF]: 1929 - 1931 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES [4] HANDWRITTEN BY A DOUBT FILLED SEMINARIAN AND HIS DEVOTED WITHOUT-A-DOUBT FUTURE WIFE, CHAMBERSBURG PENNSYLVANIA PENN PA 1929
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On offer is an original grouping of four [4] manuscript diaries dated 1929 through 1931 handwritten by Reverend John C Stuff and Isabelle Gish [later Stuff] written during a period when John was in seminary and Isabelle was working in Chambersburg PA. Historians and researchers interested in the development and growth of a young man seeking a life in Christian outreach with all the passions, doubts and difficulties that occur with youth and young love will find a unique treasure trove having a pair of diaries from both sides of the relationship. With great charm we initially read a card at the front of one diary: "Each time you record life's happenings here, will you think of someone else who is recording her events? Let us strive to make each day better. Your devoted fiancee, Isabelle". John has written that they were engaged on April 6, 1928, formally announced the engagement at Thanksgiving, and spent their first Christmas together in spirit and truth as an engaged couple. While the diaries are interesting on a number of levels, the story of their increasing love and subsequent marriage are really the stars here. John writes: "I took Isabelle to the Chb'g train this PM. It is hard to watch the train pull out but thro the lingering last smile and the sparkle of the eye is the hope that cannot be lost, but lives til the train brings her again to me. I resolve to read more and take Sem. life more conscientiously. I resolve to stand on my own feet, self confident and courage equal to all others. To try to be more helpful and make my dearest happier." John's diary is fascinating reading, as he considers his religious training in light of the real world around him, and expresses his interest in some of the new religious developments, such as the writings of Rutherford and Russel (Jehovah's Witnesses) and "this interesting age and life of Industrialism and Science." John's diaries, unlike many more mundane diaries of clerical types are a study of real humanity as he struggles with the balance between his calling, and his culture, and the difficulties of life in modern times. Here is a snippet: "Mother, William and I left for State College this AM at 7:00. Car wasn't working. Arrived 11:00 AM Will was registered and boarding at Criterion Club. I'm sure he will like it, and get much from it. We came back thru Dry Run, stopped at Esther's for 6:30 dinner. I was hungry and tired. Home about 10 pm. Esther and Jacob seem to be very happy. Probably a good thing that she was tired of teaching before marriage. That valley surely has its moral problems." "Tried to sleep this AM but couldn't. Got an interesting reaction from Isabelle. Today I don't see why she read the meaning into it that she did. We are both too sensitive and too easily upset by things which don't apply to us. Saw "Hallelujah" this pm I was a bit disappointed with the picture of negro life. Worked tonight again. Good radioing, but getting very cold." "Left at 8:30 for Sem again. Arrived here. Went to 11:00 am class. Many boys not back yet. Several sick. Hill not back yet. I wish M Tozer were here this year. I think he would be a good companion. Miller and I saw "Gold Diggers" tonight. Very good show. Thank the Lord Isabelle isn't a gold digger; for ministers don't have - gold." "Rev Honch asked me to assist him in communion service this AM. I read scripture. Mk 10:12-26 and administered sacrament of wine. Little nervous at first but very good experience." "Cold coming up from Hotel. Slept from 10-1 pm today. Dinner with waiters. Slept this PM. Worked at hotel tonight. didn't eat till about 10 pm. Read NT and Listing to Dr Smith of Illinois. Preacher. My dear called from Ardmore tonight. I am so glad she called for it made me feel so much better in every way. Put new life into my work and thinking. Perfect understanding is a much desired thing." "Letter from Sem today. I'm ready to go back and wasn't to room alone. Began fixing the bed springs. Helped JN to refill silo this pm. Hard work and hot. Went to Mill. Has been reading Judge Rutherford - Russelism -he thinks more than the average man." [Judge Rutherford was a leader of the Jehovah's Witness movement, and Russelism was an early name for the tenets of the Watchtower Society.] "Read H Spirit book went downtown and bought 3 bottles of ginger ale. The idea of bringing them up to Sem. was amusing." "Tonight we played cards til 8:30 then I read HS book and went to bed at 10:30 pm. Just a week ago I was relaxing with ease and comfort in Isabelles room and we were having a splendid visit. I wish I were there this weekend for I surely enjoy going down to see her and be with her, if only the cost wasn't so great." "Wrote Isabelle, felt like quitting and going down to her. Heartache for her. Studied Greek felt better after Chapel, worked late." Here are snippets from Isabelle's diaries: Jan 1: "My first diary. Had the last vacation date with John tonight. It seems hard to part but time will pass and soon we will be together always. Dad sick in bed with the flu. Came back to Ardmore. What a thrill after such a nice vacation. John took me to Chambersburg for the train. 4:22 was almost starred and nothing in the apartment to eat. Chatted a while and went to bed. First day teaching. Taught three music classes for Miss Metzger. Unpacked fruit that came from home. Guess I'll do no more tonight. Too much talking. How glad I am its Friday. Made out some final tests today and wrote 3 letters. Sort of have the blues, reaction setting in from vacation. Must iron some hankies, then retire for a much needed sleep.Got weighed, lost 3 lbs, weigh 137. Henrietta gained 1 lb. Taught 2 B Art for Miss Rodgers. Held one of the pupils on my lap coming in on the bus route. Mrs Arterburn looked at me and said they had bugs. Makes me feel itchy. Mr Goos told Henrietta to take Ep. Salts for cold. Washed my hair. Taught two art classes today again. Was put on hall duty today. Another new job. Adeline Crouse invited me to a bridge party Feb 8th. Have a boil on my face. Kelly called Helen again. Gave Frank Cappella a taste of the ruler. Another boil on my face. Went up to Metzgers to see Henrietta's sister and Ismine. Insurance agent came. Helen met her at the door, Judge jumped behind screen and I leaped to the bedroom. No time for such folks. Ma said we should take our paper downstairs everyday. She is afraid of fire. Judge shed some tears. Washed and ironed as usual. Carrie Miller was out in the afternoon. Rest went to Chambersburg. John and I practiced some music, then went to see Will Rogers in "Lightning" Good light comedy. Had a long epistle from Henrietta. Made out marks. Had a letter from John. He made an appointment for vocal on Friday night. Someone took his hat on Sunday night. Went up to have Pauline Hege give me some q's on vocal, but she wasn't home." Here is a specific breakdown of each book: Diary 1 is a Wanamaker diary for 1929, red binding used by Isabelle. The pages are firmly attached but the front cover and spine are starting to separate from the binding. However, the book is in very good condition for its age, and is solid. The diary is very full of writing, and extra things are glued in on some pages. Diary 2 is a small National diary for 1929 used by John. It is very full and the writing is very easy to read. Diary 3 is a personalized Day by Day diary used by John, with a lock on the strap that holds the diary closed. It is very full and is in excellent condition. John's name is embossed on the cover. Diary 4 is a Wanamaker diary for 1931 used by Isabelle. It is not as full as the other diaries. It was used almost daily until mid May, after which it is blank. Overall they are G+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Manuscript

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ELAINE HANNEY: 1920 ARCHIVE OF NINE [9] ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPH LETTERS DETAILING THE BUDDING RELATIONSHIP AND CRUSH OF ONE SEMINARY GIRL FOR ANOTHER, 1920
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On offer is a wonderful archive of nine [9] original 1920 manuscript handwritten letters; eight envelopes as one includes two letters, ranging in length from two pages to 12 pages by Elaine Hanney, an underclasswoman at Gould Hall, Northfield Seminary for Girls, Northfield, Massachusetts, to her mother in Ballston Spa, New York. Elaine is a lively letter writer and covers many aspects of life at the school and of particular interest to collectors and historians of women's and gender studies will be her "crush" on fellow student Dorothea Witt. Here are some snippets: Feb. 15--They have about 20 pairs of snowshoes in the gym for our use and a party was organized by Miss Lash (my gym teacher) and Kirkie. There were 15 of us and we went all the way to Garnet Rock and back. It was terribly steep and we slipped and slid but had piles of fun. As you know i never was on snowshoes before in my life but I was soon scampering along in the liveliest fashion. ... Well I've made a nut of myself. If you could see me you would you would probably disown me. I was amusing myself before dinner by fussing with my hair and I took the hair from my hair receiver, stuffed it under at the sides and made some regular "cootie garages" with a string of hair drawn straight back to hold them down. Then I pulled the front way down... and put a hair net over the whole thing and went down to dinner--Miss Trowbridge there and everything. The kitchen girls yelled at me, everybody yelled at me, several people complimented, Mary was delighted and on the whole I don't like it. Feb. 22--I am going to a Student Volunteer meeting this evening with (Dorothea) Witt (otherwise known as "Sonny"). ... I got Mary Lincoln to wash my hair and she certainly did a thorough job. It's so dry and fine I can't do a thing with it. Last night I had it crimped and a hair net over it, and you should have seen Witt rave! She hates my hair done up, and she simply clawed at that net. But I like her. She says what she thinks and is a fine sport. She comes from Panama and can't go home until she graduates from here! I'll send you a picture of her sometime when I get it. Mar. 15--I've ordered my railroad ticket for the 7:21 train Friday morning. Hattie has promised to meet me & I just have to let her know the time. Now can you please tell me whether I can get home Friday night or not & how. Talk about corresponding early. I think it's high time. Gosh, me! Vacation begins next Friday! Only four days. Are the roads terrible? Goodness! I'll be glad to be home and sleep. I believe I am tired. ... [Witt is] a dandy girl, and I feel awfully sorry for her. Of course her home is in Panama and she can't go home until she graduates. Of course she works hard in school, not only on lessons but outdoors in outdoor sports. She worked here at the hotel all Christmas vacation, then came back to school again. Now she has agreed to work again all Easter vacation and she's tired out. She agreed to do it before she realized how tired she is and she won't change her mind because one girl accused her of being fickle-minded and she wants to prove she's not. She's absolutely worn out and yet she won't get any rest at vacation and she'll come back and study until June and next Summer she's going to be a farmerette. Mar. 17--Monday I went tinpanning in the afternoon. It's lots of fun. Did you ever do it? Just take a tin tray, sit down on it and slide down hill frontwards, backwards, or sideways. We slid down chapel hill (this side of Stone Hill) and down the hill back of the gym. That one is awfully steep. ... In the evening we dressed up and went to Stone Hall to hear a singer and Mrs. Daley tell about the presidential campaign. I was dead tired but wanted to go so put on my waist and Mary's skirt, wore my arctics over Mary's oxfords and my holey stockings (my high shoes and only whole stockings were wet), twisted up my hair and jazzed along. Mary didn't go and Cappy and Witt stayed home and turned sommersaults. Mrs. Daley's talk was awfully good. Mar. 21--[Travel plans home have apparently been delayed and Elaine is staying at the hotel in which Witt works.] Friday afternoon Witt came down almost as soon as we had had dinner. We talked for a while and then went over to Gould [Hall] for my other suitcasefull of things. ... [45 girls are still stranded at the school.] Well, the first thing on deck was to invite some Hermanites [boy students from the neighboring Mt. Herman school] over Saturday night (about 50) for us to entertain. ... Well, it turned out to be just like our young peoples' parties. We played a game with little green bows. Every one had one to begin with and if you could make anyone say "Yes" or "No" you could demand his or her bow. I ended up with eight. Apr. 25--Mary has come up but has gone for a walk with Ruth so I shall write until Witt finishes her tins and then perhaps go for a walk with her. What do you suppose Mary told me today? That she was jealous of Witt! Now what am I to do? I confess I go around with Witt more than with her but she goes with Ruth (although she says she doesn't like her) and Witt and I are friends and Cappy goes with us too. We would be glad to have Mary go with us but she won't because she doesn't like Witt. ... Was so glad to hear that you thought we might arrange to have Witt [in the summer]. ... And August will be the time to have her because Cappy and her friend at East are going to be here the first part of the summer but not the last and she will be here alone (you know what I mean). May 2--I am writing this from Witt's room where I am spending the week-end. ... Mary is staying alone and said she expected to have a lovely time but tonight in the kitchen she fell on my neck and begged me to come back. I guess she'll have to stand it until tomorrow though. I am enjoying myself immensely. Last night we kept quiet until Miss Goulding retired (we went to the bathroom to make sure she was safe) and then we each ate a popcorn ball and talked a while. It was eleven before I went to sleep. ... I admire Witt more every day but don't worry about my getting a "crush" on her. We are chums and a "crush" is noncompatible with that term. But her ideas (and ideals) and determination are wonderful and she's better than a sermon every time. ... How I wish I were like her! ... Mary had Mrs. La Bella to supper Monday night and then went to the lecture with her and Ruth, and I went with Witt. I returned to my own bed and spouse after the lecture. May 7--If Miss Moody will let me I am going to spend this week-end with Witt, too. She seems to want me and Mary says she doesn't mind. May 9--I am with Witt again for the week-end and it is nearly lights out Sunday night. ... [Describing a trip to the Reservoir with several other girls] We took sandwiches, -- cheese, apple butter, and honey, -- from Gould, a whole one apiece, also some chocolate cake. The others got some doughnuts from Woodbury's. I ate six slices of bread (three sandwiches) and two crullers and had just enough then. We leaned over and drank out of the reservoir and had our pictures taken and then went up into the woods for arbitus. ... P.S. Can you please order a hair brush from Charles-William's just like mine for Witt? Hughes Ideal. .98, you know. Enclosed find one dollar. As soon as you can.' 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Manuscript

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