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November 13, 1865
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VC 1869
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vassar:24428,,Box 70,VCL_Letters_Houts_Annie_1869_002
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Vassar College, Nov. 13, 1865.
My dear brother John,
Have you forgotten that you have a sister, at Vassar, has the advent of that wonderful "tenpounder," sent every idea out of your head, or why Is it you don't write to me ? I wrote to you some time ago, and looked for an answer right away, but I have looked and longed in vain, in that direction. To-day, I had made up my mind, if I did'nt hear from you, to write a real hateful, scolding letter that would provoke you to make some reply, and I had got up some real ugly things to say; but on second thought I concluded I would not, especially as Pres. Raymond gave us a lecture on the subject of correspondence, this morning, saying among other things, that, any thing
My dear brother John,
Have you forgotten that you have a sister, at Vassar, has the advent of that wonderful "tenpounder," sent every idea out of your head, or why Is it you don't write to me ? I wrote to you some time ago, and looked for an answer right away, but I have looked and longed in vain, in that direction. To-day, I had made up my mind, if I did'nt hear from you, to write a real hateful, scolding letter that would provoke you to make some reply, and I had got up some real ugly things to say; but on second thought I concluded I would not, especially as Pres. Raymond gave us a lecture on the subject of correspondence, this morning, saying among other things, that, any thing
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once written could never be recalled. So as I am afraid, if I should write such a letter, I would say some-thing I would be sorry for, I will try and prevail on you to write, by simply reminding you that I am here, if you have forgotten the direction, I'll forward it, and I should be most happy to hear from you. Now, honestly, laying aside all joking, John, I think you might write to me often, long letters if you can, but I would be very thankful for short ones, and I would wonderfully relish the sight of a [Cincinnati] or [Portsmouth] paper, if you can spare the time to direct it, ink, stamp, etc. And now, I am in need of money. I am owing a dress-maker's bill, and there are several things I need for winter, also I want to get some things to make my room more comfortable. I believe I enumerated, in my last letter, and it is useless to repeat, but I suppose I shall want as much as fifty dollars ($50.00). It is nearly bed-time, and I am greatly hurried to get to write this
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much to you. But I guess It does not matter much, for judging you by myself, which is fair you don't care to hear from me. For, if I want to hear from folks I write to them. I am very busy here, but I always answer your letters as soon as they are received. But I am afraid
I am doing what I did not intend to, so I will desist. Now, I shall look for a reply to this very soon, and if I do not get one, I can't answer for the result. As a "dernier resort," I will have to get real mad, and write you a letter you will remember for some time. But you won't provoke me to that, will you? Now, do write soon, and tell me all about "the baby." Have you named it? who does it resemble etc. etc. Give my love to Mary, and Charlie, and kiss the child.
Ever your loving sister,
Annie.
P.S. Please write immediately, and send the money —
I am doing what I did not intend to, so I will desist. Now, I shall look for a reply to this very soon, and if I do not get one, I can't answer for the result. As a "dernier resort," I will have to get real mad, and write you a letter you will remember for some time. But you won't provoke me to that, will you? Now, do write soon, and tell me all about "the baby." Have you named it? who does it resemble etc. etc. Give my love to Mary, and Charlie, and kiss the child.
Ever your loving sister,
Annie.
P.S. Please write immediately, and send the money —
