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October 23, 1870
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VC 1875
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Vassar College.
Pokeepsie N.Y.
Oct. 23, 1870
My dear Papa,
It seems a long time since I have had a letter Irom you, but
Mamma writes that she hears Irom you and so I hope you are quite well.
I presume by this time you have received some ol our letters ssylng that
I am remaining at school. I am alrald you will be disappointed at my not
returning with Mamma and Carrie, but I thought III went home this time
I would never come on again to attend school and I really am too ignorant
to give
Pokeepsie N.Y.
Oct. 23, 1870
My dear Papa,
It seems a long time since I have had a letter Irom you, but
Mamma writes that she hears Irom you and so I hope you are quite well.
I presume by this time you have received some ol our letters ssylng that
I am remaining at school. I am alrald you will be disappointed at my not
returning with Mamma and Carrie, but I thought III went home this time
I would never come on again to attend school and I really am too ignorant
to give
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up studying now, and I know I would not have resolution enough to
study much st home, there sre slways too many Interruptions. I have fclmsst
been thinking ol staying another year since I have been at the college lor
one can not learn very much In a school year, but I am alrald belore the
year is over I shall be so homesick I shall want to go directly to Texas.
In lact already I am longing to see you end dear Wood Lawn again. I have
no photograph of you with me; will you be so kind as to tske yours out ol
my album, and send In a letter to me. My album always used to be on the
little table in hall upstairs and I think was leit there when we came away.
Has Carrie written you ol Grandma Pease's sickness. It makes us
all feel so badly. When Mamma and I lelt Binghamton she was so well
study much st home, there sre slways too many Interruptions. I have fclmsst
been thinking ol staying another year since I have been at the college lor
one can not learn very much In a school year, but I am alrald belore the
year is over I shall be so homesick I shall want to go directly to Texas.
In lact already I am longing to see you end dear Wood Lawn again. I have
no photograph of you with me; will you be so kind as to tske yours out ol
my album, and send In a letter to me. My album always used to be on the
little table in hall upstairs and I think was leit there when we came away.
Has Carrie written you ol Grandma Pease's sickness. It makes us
all feel so badly. When Mamma and I lelt Binghamton she was so well
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walking out and working among the flowers. I have not heard from Carrie
hope
for some days but^tomorrow to get a letter saying Grandma Is better. It
seems so fortunate that Carrie should have remained In Bing. for she can
be of so much assistance to Aunt Maria.
I have commenced taking drawing lessons and enjoy it so much.
I always liked to draw and here the Prof, is so pleasant and everything
is so convenient for it. He has also had us begin linear drawing, using
the compass and other little instruments. It is not as Interesting as draw-
ing heads but will teach us to draw from models, which is what I am most
anxious to do. I had a letter from Anna Towns end saying her Mother and
family were going to come North and that Judge Bell's family had already
hope
for some days but^tomorrow to get a letter saying Grandma Is better. It
seems so fortunate that Carrie should have remained In Bing. for she can
be of so much assistance to Aunt Maria.
I have commenced taking drawing lessons and enjoy it so much.
I always liked to draw and here the Prof, is so pleasant and everything
is so convenient for it. He has also had us begin linear drawing, using
the compass and other little instruments. It is not as Interesting as draw-
ing heads but will teach us to draw from models, which is what I am most
anxious to do. I had a letter from Anna Towns end saying her Mother and
family were going to come North and that Judge Bell's family had already
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reached Philadelphia. You have not written us, but then I have not had a
letter from you for some time. I long for some of our nice fail weather,
here it is already beginning to feel like winter and I presume this Is a
very cold place. But I intend to try and enjoy myself when winter comes
by coasting and shall even attempt to skate, for an hour's exercise a day
will be very dreary to be taken Just walking about in the snow.
I have one or two other letters to write and so must now close.
I hope soon to receive a letter from you. With much love and many
kisses your loving
daughter Julie.
tJulla M. Pease, '75,
P.S. Remember me to all friends and to the servants. Tell Lisa and Chloe
that Miss "Dolie" will expect them to be very smart girls and nice servers
when. comes back.
J.M.P.
letter from you for some time. I long for some of our nice fail weather,
here it is already beginning to feel like winter and I presume this Is a
very cold place. But I intend to try and enjoy myself when winter comes
by coasting and shall even attempt to skate, for an hour's exercise a day
will be very dreary to be taken Just walking about in the snow.
I have one or two other letters to write and so must now close.
I hope soon to receive a letter from you. With much love and many
kisses your loving
daughter Julie.
tJulla M. Pease, '75,
P.S. Remember me to all friends and to the servants. Tell Lisa and Chloe
that Miss "Dolie" will expect them to be very smart girls and nice servers
when. comes back.
J.M.P.
