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February 14, 1872
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VC 1875
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Vassar College,
Feb. 14, 1872.
My dear Mamma,
If I do not write my home letter on Sunday, it is almost always
sure to be put off until late in the week, and I am ashamed to think that
this is Wednesday and my letter has not yet gone. Our examinations
last week went off very well. There were some trustees and other
strangers here during the two days, but not many who disturbed us
much by their great and superior knowledge. Of course these old people
have forgotten
Feb. 14, 1872.
My dear Mamma,
If I do not write my home letter on Sunday, it is almost always
sure to be put off until late in the week, and I am ashamed to think that
this is Wednesday and my letter has not yet gone. Our examinations
last week went off very well. There were some trustees and other
strangers here during the two days, but not many who disturbed us
much by their great and superior knowledge. Of course these old people
have forgotten
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a great deal la these studies which they have not attended
to since they were young. One old gentleman, Dr. McGeorge, came into
our Livy class and much to our amazement knew everything which we
were reading about. He has taught Latin and Greek for years, and so
when he pronounced our class very good and excellently and thoroughly
taught we were much pleased, although we could not perfectly agree with
him. Monday our classes were read out and Tuesday our lessons were
given us, so that today is the first day this week we have had to recite.
We have been "industriously resting" as Dr. Raymond requested
to since they were young. One old gentleman, Dr. McGeorge, came into
our Livy class and much to our amazement knew everything which we
were reading about. He has taught Latin and Greek for years, and so
when he pronounced our class very good and excellently and thoroughly
taught we were much pleased, although we could not perfectly agree with
him. Monday our classes were read out and Tuesday our lessons were
given us, so that today is the first day this week we have had to recite.
We have been "industriously resting" as Dr. Raymond requested
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us to do.
Indeed it has not taken much persuasion to do so. This semester I shall
have French and Latin as usual, only in Latin we translate some of Virglls
Eclogues and Georgics in place of Livy, and Geometry. The latter is said
to be very easy but I am not sure that I shall find it so, did you? Any way
it will be much easier than Algebra. Your letter was received this morn-
ing with joy, and at noon came two more letters for me, so that today has
been rich for me. Of the two, one was from Aunt Juliet and the other
from Julia Moon. Aunt says she is very busy just now for she has a
sick
Indeed it has not taken much persuasion to do so. This semester I shall
have French and Latin as usual, only in Latin we translate some of Virglls
Eclogues and Georgics in place of Livy, and Geometry. The latter is said
to be very easy but I am not sure that I shall find it so, did you? Any way
it will be much easier than Algebra. Your letter was received this morn-
ing with joy, and at noon came two more letters for me, so that today has
been rich for me. Of the two, one was from Aunt Juliet and the other
from Julia Moon. Aunt says she is very busy just now for she has a
sick
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lady with her. Julia Moon has been visiting in Boston for some time.
Uncle Moon has resigned and does not know where he will go next. They
are all coming on soon to Albany as Uncle preaches two Sundays in Troy.
You speak of my having a practise period. I shall try and take
music lessons this semester as the President has just given me permis-
sion. If I find I have too much to do I shall give it up. I suppose Carrie
is with you now again. Tonight we are to have a string band concert. The
performers are gentlemen from New York.
With love to all I am your
loving Julie.
(Julia M. Pease, '75)
Uncle Moon has resigned and does not know where he will go next. They
are all coming on soon to Albany as Uncle preaches two Sundays in Troy.
You speak of my having a practise period. I shall try and take
music lessons this semester as the President has just given me permis-
sion. If I find I have too much to do I shall give it up. I suppose Carrie
is with you now again. Tonight we are to have a string band concert. The
performers are gentlemen from New York.
With love to all I am your
loving Julie.
(Julia M. Pease, '75)
