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November 29, 1868
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VC 1869
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V.C. Nov. 29, 1868
My dear Brother,
I am in debt three letters to you, I believe, and will [?] all of them to the best of my ability. In opening your letter, I dropped the specimen you sent me and was not able to find it again. Those you were to send by mail, I have not received. I just came up from New York last evening where I spent Thanksgiving. Of course there was a great deal to interest me, and as the weather was charming. I had a most delightful time.
I am exceedingly desirous of coming home this winter. The only thing that hinders me in the least is the distance. The journey will be a long
My dear Brother,
I am in debt three letters to you, I believe, and will [?] all of them to the best of my ability. In opening your letter, I dropped the specimen you sent me and was not able to find it again. Those you were to send by mail, I have not received. I just came up from New York last evening where I spent Thanksgiving. Of course there was a great deal to interest me, and as the weather was charming. I had a most delightful time.
I am exceedingly desirous of coming home this winter. The only thing that hinders me in the least is the distance. The journey will be a long
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cold tiresome one. I would not dread the inconvenience of the journey at the time so much as the fear that it might make me sick. However, I think that might be avoided by care. I should not like to make the journey alone at that season, nor should I want you or Carlos to come on here at such an inclement time. I might find company part of the way & one of your could meet me in some such arrangement be made. I shall wait anxiously to hear what you think about it. I received a letter from Carlos the same day yours came. He spoke of going to Portsmouth soon.
I have been thinking too of some means by which your load could be lightened, and you could again find yourself unencumbered[?] by debt. It seems an almost hopeless task to
I have been thinking too of some means by which your load could be lightened, and you could again find yourself unencumbered[?] by debt. It seems an almost hopeless task to
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attempt to rise again with such a load holding you down. You know I have very often said I would do whatever I could to help you and now I am going to verify my assertion.
In order not to be too hasty I have waited a week, and my decision is the same as it was the moment I had read your letter. I shall be glad to have you sell my ten lots, take the money & settle up your debts; and I shall consider myself more than repaid if I may feel that I have been a real help to you in your great life-work.
I hope you will write me soon again, I send you my best love and prayers and long to see you.
Your loving sister,
Annie
P.S. Please direct Vassar College. Vassar Female College does not exist.
In order not to be too hasty I have waited a week, and my decision is the same as it was the moment I had read your letter. I shall be glad to have you sell my ten lots, take the money & settle up your debts; and I shall consider myself more than repaid if I may feel that I have been a real help to you in your great life-work.
I hope you will write me soon again, I send you my best love and prayers and long to see you.
Your loving sister,
Annie
P.S. Please direct Vassar College. Vassar Female College does not exist.
