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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 19, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Nov. 19, 1870 ,1871, My dear Aunt, You were very good to write to me agaia without aa answer to your letter. As usual I have beea very busy, but still I ought loag ago to have acknowledged the receipt of the letter containing the pieces like my dress. Carrie has written me that her silk has beea received, and that it is so fine she fears to have Mamma cut it. Mamma says "what shall they do with so much lace? " I think they like our selection butcaa* not be certain....
Show moreVassar College, Nov. 19, 1870 ,1871, My dear Aunt, You were very good to write to me agaia without aa answer to your letter. As usual I have beea very busy, but still I ought loag ago to have acknowledged the receipt of the letter containing the pieces like my dress. Carrie has written me that her silk has beea received, and that it is so fine she fears to have Mamma cut it. Mamma says "what shall they do with so much lace? " I think they like our selection butcaa* not be certain. Carrie is pleased with the gloves and ribbons. X sm ashamed of myself for not having written to Jennie, but shall write today if I can think of anything to write. Do you hear oftea from her and Kitty? Is Candace still keeping house? and where is Ediths? I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Thompsoa death. This year I am taking lessons in oil peiating. It is quite difficult, for me, but I like it better than drawing from models. My other lessons are Freach, Latia aad Algebra. Compositions are the worst things for us this year. A good deal is expected from our freshman essays, andI, for one, caa not write a deceat one. Our first subject was "The Position of the Anglo Saxon Element in the English Language* and our aext is to translate into good prose several pages from Chaucer. Aunt Marin wants me to spend the holidays with her and says that Viola and Flora Cook will be in Binghamton then. I don't know whether I shall do so9 but think I shall go to New York or Brooklyn part ol the time, at any rate. I have lour other letters I ought to answer today and so must close with much love to Grandma, Annie and your sell, your loving neice Julie M. Pease. ,Julia M. Pease, '75, P.S. Is Lucy Clapp married yet?
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 1, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Oct. 1, 1871. Dear Auntie, X am sending Annie my photograph and will write yoa a short note. I think the large photographs are better than the small one but both kinds look exactly like me. Our Lady Principal is Miss Terry from New Havea. Seme say she is Rose Terry but I cannot find oatcertainly. Did yoa not know the authoress Rose Terry, I wonder if this Is the same. She Is not very tall and has a very sweet face, bat looks as though she could bo stem If necessary. 1 have...
Show moreVassar College, Oct. 1, 1871. Dear Auntie, X am sending Annie my photograph and will write yoa a short note. I think the large photographs are better than the small one but both kinds look exactly like me. Our Lady Principal is Miss Terry from New Havea. Seme say she is Rose Terry but I cannot find oatcertainly. Did yoa not know the authoress Rose Terry, I wonder if this Is the same. She Is not very tall and has a very sweet face, bat looks as though she could bo stem If necessary. 1 have very alee parlor mates. Two are In my class. My roommate Is very pleasaat, bat aot particularly brilliant. X hear there Is another girl from Texas here, bat X have not seen her yet. What have you beea doing since X left? X presume it took some time to pat the house la order. X have aot unpacked my trunks yet having very little room to pat myclothes, Oae trunk I shall cover aad keep la the room. Did I leave the roll Of stuff like my Japanese silk la Poquoaock? H so X would like It seat me, for I find that the sleeves are very much wora. It may bo la my truak here but I think not. I have givea up the idea of hearing from yoa, bat perhaps Annie can send me a few iiaes. Give much love to Grandma and Annie and keep much yourself from your loving niece, Julie M. Pease (Julia M. Pease, '7St
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 28, 1871
Text: Vassar College. May 28, 1871. Precious "Cat," Tonight I imagine you writing to me, and it is very pleasant to think that we are occupied in the same work of love. Whenever I think of going on to Poquonock, I think of you aad Mamma. I have never been there without you aad I don't know how I can do without you* Here, X am so busy X do not find much time to think of anything but study, but there, I shall miss you so much* M I had any Idea that you wll would consent, I would ask to...
Show moreVassar College. May 28, 1871. Precious "Cat," Tonight I imagine you writing to me, and it is very pleasant to think that we are occupied in the same work of love. Whenever I think of going on to Poquonock, I think of you aad Mamma. I have never been there without you aad I don't know how I can do without you* Here, X am so busy X do not find much time to think of anything but study, but there, I shall miss you so much* M I had any Idea that you wll would consent, I would ask to come home this summer* I do not mean to stay but only for the vacation — — Yesterday Prof. Van Ingen took our Drawing class out sketching. We started at nine oclock, not earlier, because Miss Morse would not order our breakfasts. The ride was very pleasant, passing through Spring Side, where Matthew Vassar used to live, for Prof. His home Is a pretty little cottage In the midst of a piae grove, and seems Just the place for an artist to live* The carriages left us at a gate and after borrowing a little tin pall to carry water In, we trudged along In the direc- tionof the river* A very picturesque party, we were said to be, as we pursued our course over rocks aad beading to pass under overhanging boughs. Each had a waterproof, a lunch and drawing apparatus In her hand, and Prof, carried the pail hung on the end of a white cotton umbrella* The only adventure we mat with on our walk to the river was a fall which the Prof, met with. Poor fellow! Instead of great sympathy a great laugh was raised, he leoked so funny. The river looked very cool and Inviting after our long walk, and even after reaching it* much walking had to be done in order to find a suitable place for sketching. At lengthwhen we had scrambled quite down a precipice, Prof, told us te come up again and sketch from the top of it, W e found the view very pretty. Perhaps you remember it, s short distance below Poughkeepsie, where the railroad runs through the river some ways. When we were ready te begin draw* ing it was half past eleven} our dinner was served at half past twelve and occupied two hours, that is, with a short rest afterwards. The lunch pre- pared for us was very good, but anything would have tasted good we were so hungry, it consisted of four sandwiches and two slices of cake apiece. We draw until five and then our guide, saddirector proceeded to get us under way again. All day some beys from B|sby»s military school had been hovering about and Just st the last, arranged themselves gracefully upon a near rock, wishing to be sketched. Of course, then, we set imme- diately to studying the "human figure" from the specimens before us) this excited "our lord of creation" and instead of carrying us home the best route which would take us past the aforesaid beys, he took us a most roundabout way through the woods. Our walk took an hour and was very trying on the feet and hands. We have become such experts that we con- sidered climbing four or five fencesnothing ataftli, Professor very kindly turning his back during the proceedure. We reached College at nearly seven niter hairing lelt Prol. at his home, here we had a warm supper, omelet aad toast, prolonged our repast until too late for chapel, aad the end el nay story is that We are so tired we can scarcely get rested la a week. Our party was composed el eighteea persons, you are, I believe, mathematically Inclined and ol course will be anxious to know how many we were. I have filled up more room with our sketching than X intended, aad have verylittle time lelt, though plenty ol paper. Friday night X went over to a society meeting. The play was a little German one which the girls are translating. The dresses were very handsome but the actlag was not as good as usual. X find in my desk a lot of receipts for cooking, copied at Mrs. Hayes. Knowing that you are fond of experiments X will send them to you, by detachments however, whenever a little more weight caa be added to my letter. Tell Mamma, please* that I shell write to Auntie in a few days and tell her which dressmaker I wish this summer.X wonder, when I glance at this writing, that X could ever have beea called a good writer. This writing looks like Auat Maria Moons, tad is net as easily read. Has the Catalogue reached you yet? X feel much ashamed to have it go out with my name axaoag the Preps, for If I had only come here two years ago X could have entered higher la two studies, Algebra aad Freach. Is X apa in Galveston now? I have received no letter from him, and presume he is too busy to write often* I wish I could have some of your nice blackberries. We had a strawberryshort cake one day last week and expect soon to have the berries in great abundance. With lots and lots of love and kisses your loving "T'other one" , 1 i ■ i i i ■ . • L , ' ; * ! " gjulia ML Pease, >75!
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 27, 1872
Text: Vassar. Dec. 27, 1872. Dearest Cara, Today I expected to be speeding along on the "chemin de fer" to Troy. But alas! we are all doomed to disappointment! Here am I blocked in by snow and compelled to remain at College until Monday and perhaps much longer. "Such a snowstorm the very oldest inhabitants have never before known." This little phrase is used every winter, but this one with truth, I think. The horse cars have stopped running and our only communication with the...
Show moreVassar. Dec. 27, 1872. Dearest Cara, Today I expected to be speeding along on the "chemin de fer" to Troy. But alas! we are all doomed to disappointment! Here am I blocked in by snow and compelled to remain at College until Monday and perhaps much longer. "Such a snowstorm the very oldest inhabitants have never before known." This little phrase is used every winter, but this one with truth, I think. The horse cars have stopped running and our only communication with the outer world Is by means of a sleigh running twice a day. But "for a that" we are gay and happy still. Indeed, I do not consider it a very great misfortune to be unable to go to Troy, for there are some real nice girls here and we have a good deal of fun, because we learn to know each other better. Christmas day was not a bit like Christmas. It was a bitter cold day, the thermometer 4° below zero, but Milligan, Eva Tappan and myself went in to hear the childrens Carols in Christ church at ten o'clock. Some of them which I had never heard before werevery pretty. Then we went down to service at the Holy Comforter, a high church. The car not being ready to bring us, out we had to walk up to the Morgan House and wait sometime. Without exaggeration, I can say that we nearly froze. I think I never knew so cold a day. Our Christmas dinner was better than usual, turkey, duck, mince pie and plum pudding. Half the amount of dishes at home would have been better. Parlor 63 contains a very nice set of girls. Hattie Stetson, Pattie Thum, Lida Magowan and my self. (Is not that a conceited remark?) It is a most amiable parlor, and where one goes, all go. Christmas Eve Parlor 63 was quite fashionable. It was first invited out to a very tempt- ing supper of coffee and other delicacies. Then to a Christmas tree, which was intended only to be looked at, as no presents were distributed. Here we again partook of coffee and fruit cake, the latter I politely took and not being able to eat it stuffed it Into my pocket for safe keeping. Then followed a dance in the College parlors on those best new carpets. We found at every waltz that Miss Lymans ghost would rise and confront us lor our sacrilege. Just nowimagine us seated in those same spacious apartments with Winnie (Miss Lymaa's factotum) frowning upon us lest we spill one drop of ink, spill of a pin head, upon those precious Aaminsters. But to return (ahem) to our Christmas Eve. Leaving the parlor at half past nine we returned to 63 and amused ourselves, with reading, backgammon, and the like, until twelve, when Lida and I finished off the evening, or rather, began the morning, with study: for we retired to our downy couches at one o'clock. The next evening, at the supper table we decided to attend a masked and fancy dress ball In the College parlors. Two young ladles were trans-formed, by my magic fingers, into an old lady and a robin, respectively. Graham, my last years roommate made a very lady like old housekeeper wearing a stiff cap, long apron and carrying her reticule and scissors at her side. Lida Magovan was the robin and the chief attraction of the evening. No one could recognise her, and she did her part to perfection, hopping about and chirrupping in a most bird like fashion. By the time I had arrayed these two and cut out numerous K's for a Ku Klux Klan I had only time to doff an ancient red overgown and turban, In which costume I enjoyed myself very much. Dr. Avery being our Lady PrincipalIn the absence of our true head, our hopes are all Hygienic and end precisely with the first stroke of the retiring bell at half past nine. Of course we can not retire at such an out of the way hour, so we amuse ourselves later with cribbage and backgammon. But that unfortunate evening, just as Hat and myself were deeply Interested in a game of cribbage Miss Smiley, our corridor teacher came, and advised us to retire. This we did the more cheerfully as it was about twelve and we, with difficulty, kept our peepers open. Since It was my intention to leave today, I received my New Years callers last evening.Parlor 63 of course shared the fun together. Pattie was my mother, Mrs. Weatherton while Hattie, one of the tallest girls here, was little Susie, the nine years old daughter, an Impertinent little chatterbox. Lida was Josephus the waiting man. He received the cards, took the gentlemens hats and prepared and served the refreshments, which consisted of snow cream, lemon ice, cake and crackers. Joseph's part, you can perceive was a very laborious one yet mother and daughter found the boy "very careless" "so thoughtless" etc. This, of course, to excuse his not being In all places at one time. I was the charming young daughter, fresh and bloomy,whom, let me whisper, had been only five years in society. All the gentle- men who were young enough made lore to me, and many are the duels to be fought on my account. Then there was the governess Miss Limmeth, a very agreeable personage, quite proper. Our callers ware numerous and of high rank, some of them, at least. Sir Charles from Eng. was a most charming gent,lacked much of the races, was thoroughly English. Really, Graham who took this part looked and acted so comically that I am convulsed with laughter every time I think of her. You ought to have seen Dr. Arery laugh to see Sir Charles dance, for after the reception was over we all wont down to the parlors and had a dance. Wild Bill direct from California also made us a call. Milligan, this was, whom Susie impertinentlytold he had no mouth. This Will had a nephew who was very much attached to me and upon whom I looked with a farmy eye. Gustavus Adolphus Briggs was a most charming young man: he, also, In addition to his personal charms, expected a handsome fortune from his wild uncle. Hence he tried to prevent Will from being attentive to my dear widowed mamma. I wish I could picture for you the charms of my dear Gustavusfor indeed I was about as much smitten as he. Gustavus was Laura Browne, from Vermont. She is older than the rest of us and very, very talented. She wrote the article In the Miscellany upon M. Taine. By the way, I think I have not sent the magazine to you yet. Whan you get it, please read the article I Just mentioned, for it la about the best In the book. Then another line character was G.A Fitznoodle. This was carried out to perfection.Miss Lowrie it was who quite overpowered us by his grand words and compliments. I must not forget to mention Josiah somebody, I forget the name, and his son Zekiel. The old man would persist in tell- ing me of quiltings, corn huskings and such like things which of course I had never heard of. Then there were a lot of Russians whose names my tongue could never twist nor my pen write.Everybody agreed In saying that they never either made or received pleasanter New Years calls. Yesterday I received Papa and Mammas letters enclosing my Christmas present. They do not say what they wish me to get with it, so I think I shall get Jean Ingelows poems, Undiae and perhaps some pretty picture or another book. Tell me what you had for Christmas presents andall that you are doing. The snow is piled up in our window sill over a feet high, and in the corridor it drifted down in the window ledge inside and has not melted yet. But it is not as cold as it was Christmas day. Our parlor is warm enough when we sit within a foot of the register, but in a corner of the room one's hand will became too cold to write. Annie Meeker, one of my former parlor mateshas Just send me a Christmas letter and little plastic head of Clytie. It was very kind of her to think of me. Please excuse the different kinds of paper on which this lengthy letter is written. But while in the parlor my paper gave out and Lida gave me some of hers. I hope you will not be entirely exhausted before you finish this. Indeed I grudge the stamps which it will need for supply is getting low. With a vast deal of love I am lovingly Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 22, 1874
Text: March 22, 1874 My dear Cara, This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree.I know we at home do get half appreciate our...
Show moreMarch 22, 1874 My dear Cara, This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree.I know we at home do get half appreciate our winter days; they are not raw enough for perfect enjoyment. Our sermon today was on the text, "What I have written, I have written". The minister did his best to impress upon our minds that what we had done could not be undone, and hence we must be very careful of all future steps. But I fear I was not rightly impressed, for I applied the text more especially to the purely worldly deeds which I do every day, and which, to my sorrow, can not be undone. Last week the honors for the present Sealer class were given by the faculty. Of coarse there was the greatest excitement, and much disappointment among some members of the class. Most of the honors were given as we had all expected, but two seemed to us unfairly given, and so we lay It to partiality on the side of the Professors. And It does seem so few, to take only ten out of a class of forty five. Naturally, we Juniors began to think then of who would be among our chosen ten, and I, for one have little trouble in picking out those upon whom the honors will fall. There are many more than ten in our class who deserve honors equally, before my rank in class Is reached, so, my dear. If you or any of the family have a lingering hope that I will be among the favored few, please dispel that illusion immediately. There is not the faintest shadow of a hope for me. Sorry am I to confess that I have not studied as hard as I should, but have devoted more time to painting and drawing. Dr. Avery is here today, and will remain several days. I am toldthat Miss Terry is preparing to give her a general reception. This may be merely a College rumor in which little faith can be put yet I most truly hope not. Some little sign of respect ought to be shown one who has labored so long and faithfully for the College. One of the girls has just lent me Kingsley's "Water Babies", so I shall settle down to most comfortable afternoon I think, with a pillow under my head and the Babies In my hand. With Love, nothing more at present your sleepy sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 20, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 20. 1872, My dear Carrie, My roommate has Just showed me a new way of holding the pen by which she says one can write this half back hand much more smoothly. I, as you may perceive, am trying it but not, as yet, with great success. But this is not much more than my usual scrawling chirogrsphy. Do you remember a certain General Carletoa? He was stationed at Austin as Commander in Chief of the camp some time. He wasquite an elderly man and was very attentive to Miss- (O how...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 20. 1872, My dear Carrie, My roommate has Just showed me a new way of holding the pen by which she says one can write this half back hand much more smoothly. I, as you may perceive, am trying it but not, as yet, with great success. But this is not much more than my usual scrawling chirogrsphy. Do you remember a certain General Carletoa? He was stationed at Austin as Commander in Chief of the camp some time. He wasquite an elderly man and was very attentive to Miss- (O how I forget names!) the young lady who desired "style is death." I mention all these things concerning him because you may not recall him any sooner than I did. Well, yesterday I learned that he Is paying attention to an old parlormate of mine, Annie Ansley, and that there is a likelihood that she will marry him. He told her that he was very well acquainted with Miss Pease, and she not knowing very much of his character, sent to enquire what I thought of him. Of course I had nothing in particular to state, having known him soslightly. Annie Is quite young, I think not more than seventeen and pretty, altogether just the one for him to fancy, but I don't see what can induce her to marry him, unless it Is that she thinks him wealthy. Last night our class had Its usual monthly "sociable." This was an unusually pleasant one. The play was a short pantomime, "The Babes in the Woods," one of the most laughable things I ever saw. The Robins were represented by two of the tallest girls in our class, whose costumes were extremely ridiculous. They chirped and pipped abour covering the poor babes with leaves, doing their part to perfection.Then there were some not very remarkable tableaux. And dancing then became the amusement. Yesterday we had a hard hail storm and I was out in it all. We were on the other side of the lake when it began, and thinking that It would be over In a few minutes we braced ourselves against a tree, covering our heads, but finally as it began to rain we sought refuge In a mill near by. Here we remained some time, in company of several Vassarites, some dripping dogs and teamsters. Altogether we had considerable fun from It. You did not write me whether Aunt Maria was going to remain West all winter, Please do so, andalso if the Townsend family are now In Austin. I wrote Susie some time ago, directing my letter to Austin. Remember me to all enquiring friends. With "piles" of love. Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 27, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 27, 72. Dear Cara, Indeed I wish I could make a little call upon you one of your bright warm days, when Dick sings so cheerily and everything is gay, but such a thing is out of the question before next June, unless perhaps I might find one of those balloons in which "Grimes" and his fair lady escaped from the terrors of Paris. I am crazy (rather a strong expression) to see howthe house looks with the new carpets, very nice, I presume, even if they are not velvet...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 27, 72. Dear Cara, Indeed I wish I could make a little call upon you one of your bright warm days, when Dick sings so cheerily and everything is gay, but such a thing is out of the question before next June, unless perhaps I might find one of those balloons in which "Grimes" and his fair lady escaped from the terrors of Paris. I am crazy (rather a strong expression) to see howthe house looks with the new carpets, very nice, I presume, even if they are not velvet or Brussels. And then the pins stool is such a surprise. I wish I were with you to help arrange things. Jenny told me that she dreamed, a few nights ago, that you were married, without even telling me you were going to be. Dreams go by contraries, they say, and I feel quite sure my little sister will be all safe when I see her. Miss Dame tells me that Florence Smiths mother Is dead. Is it such sad, I should like to hear from Florence but do not know In what part of the world she Is. I believe her mother died In England. You know that they have been abroad far some times. Last Monday night we, the literature class, were permitted to go In and see Miss Charlotte Cushman act Lady Macbeth. She is considered the finest living actress, but she did not do herself Justice that night. In some scenes, for Instance, the sleep walking, she was per- perfectly grand. She was miserably supported. Macbeth was personated by Junius Brutus Booth, who tore about in a frantic manner on the stage, entirely different from ones idea of the great murderer. Tuesday night Miss Cushman acted Meg Merrllles. This is her great part and they say she was splendid In It. We are studying Bacon now In Literature. Prof. Backus preaches today and I must go now and dress for chapel. Farewell, Carrie dear. Lovingly Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 30, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 30, 1873. My dear Cara, Last week I was either too busy or lazy to write to you on Wednesday, so no letter was sent you, and last night I debated some time the question whether to write you a letter or to write my essay. Finally I decided that my duty called me to the latter. Looked at my paper and pencil point for some time without accomplishing much, and now think the time might have been as profitably spent In writing you. This essay, by the way, is the bane ofmy...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 30, 1873. My dear Cara, Last week I was either too busy or lazy to write to you on Wednesday, so no letter was sent you, and last night I debated some time the question whether to write you a letter or to write my essay. Finally I decided that my duty called me to the latter. Looked at my paper and pencil point for some time without accomplishing much, and now think the time might have been as profitably spent In writing you. This essay, by the way, is the bane ofmy existence. It must be handed in on Saturday and It can scarcely be called begun, only two sentences being written at present and very likely I shall strike those out. Essays are bad enough at all times, but these, our first Junior essays, we must read before the class, who have "carte blanche" to criticize; and not tho class alone but its Professor, who is sometimes just withering. When we were told of this sad fate which had befallen us, we were ready to pack our valises and leave the walls of our not then "alma" Mater; but alas, they might have been prison walls for all we could do about getting out. Many wore the tears shed,many the groans groaned, many the cutting sarcasm uttered in regard to Prof. Backus, but all to no avail. Our death warrant had been sealed and the only course left us was to bear our fate like noble Vassarites Choice of subjects was left to us, but I, with many others preferring not to choose for myself, went to Truman J. and demanded something to place at the top of my sheet of composition note. Immediately he said, "I want you to write upon Sam Houston, do you know much about him?" Meekly I answered "yes." Do you like him, "yes." Then you can make an interest ing essay about him. Sadly I departed, knowingthat far from being an interesting essay. It would be so dull that I hoped the greater part of my audience would fall asleep, and thus I might avoid a part of the crushing criticism to be given upon it. Pity me if you can, you who never used to mind writing, and who are now revelling In bright sunshine and warm weather, more inspiriting than frosts, fogs and freezing corridors. If all the class were poor writers I would not mind so much, but the best writers in the College are In our class, and it is hard to have them hear one's poor effusion. I can think of no better way of trimming the skirt of your black dress than toput a wide ruffle around the bank and puffs up the front. A ruffle, with heading like mine to go up where the ruffle ends, and then the puffings, like this. Be sure and put a standing ruffle of the same around the neck of the dress. I hope you can make something of the elaborate picture. I know of no polonaise pattern. All look about the same. You ask if my bracelet is here. X found it In my box of ribbons, which you remember I did not look over before leaving. I am very sorry as I have no particular use for it here. Have you seen nolittle black studs and pearl sleeve-buttons. I cannot find them here and need the studs as all my sailor waists are made for them. How Is Papa's bank getting on and have you seen his Cashier yet? Papa must hare been exceedingly busy for some time past, organising the bank while he had an important case en hand. Mr. Baker's death seems so sudden and sad. Do you remember his saying, the last time he was out at our house, that he never expected to have so pleasant a summer again as this one had been, and that in his life he had had few pleasanter ones ? I am going to paint in watercolers some this year, andhave already sent for my paints. Mannie Hopkins and I will be able then to take our boxes in our hands when we make each ether visit, there. I have been copying a picture of Landseers, the little dens which I told you about, and some lilies of Prof. Van Ingenss these are all I have done so oar. Professor comes out every day new, although his ankle pains him a good deal and he walks quite lame. It Is very wrong In him to use it so soon after the sprain, as it will make it last much longer, but he is like most men, obstinate, and cannot be persuaded to remain at home. He knows that nothing could go on in the Art Gallery without him, and so of coursefeels It his duty to be here. Don't you want me to send you some kind of a leather for your winter hat, If I can find anything suitable In Po'keepsie? All In the house must be too worn to use again. I have net sent the gloves yet because I thought the mails were so irregular that they might not reach you. Accept the greatest amount of love from your loving sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 9, 1872
Text: "Vassar." April 9 1872 Dear Carrie, Sunday, my usual day for writing letters, I had taken hold of a book of Chateaubrlands and of course I could not leave it for anything. It was a story of Indian life in America the descriptions are really quite amusing. He saw palm-trees all along the Mississippi and at Niagra monkeys were very numerous. Sunday was a very rainy, gloomy day and it has not yet thoroughly cleared off. The old saying Is that if it rainson Easter there will be rain on...
Show more"Vassar." April 9 1872 Dear Carrie, Sunday, my usual day for writing letters, I had taken hold of a book of Chateaubrlands and of course I could not leave it for anything. It was a story of Indian life in America the descriptions are really quite amusing. He saw palm-trees all along the Mississippi and at Niagra monkeys were very numerous. Sunday was a very rainy, gloomy day and it has not yet thoroughly cleared off. The old saying Is that if it rainson Easter there will be rain on the next seven Sundays, if there Is any truth In the saying, we have a gloomy prospect to look forward to. Today our study begins again. We are anything but glad, for our little taste of idleness has only increased the desire for it. I fear the returning girls will not find a cheerful welcome prepared for them. Yesterday morning several of us went over the Steward's department. I had been before, bat went this time especially to see the griddle for frying cakes. In the afternoon Birdie Bell and I walked into town. We had much amusement over the walk, as we almost lost ourselves in the mud. My over-shoes had a peculiar propensity for clinging to the mud, and when at last reached the pavement, borrowed an old flour bag and put our rubbers in it, it was scarcely possible to tell them from the surrounding mud. We had our photographs taken and think they will be very good. I am so anxious for you all to see pictures of my friends that I had to have mine taken otherwise I could not get theirs. Fannie Buffington's sister is visiting her, has been here since Friday. Although half the beds in College have been vacant she has not been permitted to remain here at night, so she and Fannie every night after supper have had to trudge over to a farm house a quarterof a mile away, to sleep. Then they have to gat up and come here In time for an eight o'clock breakfast. Yesterday, Miss Buffing ton, who is a lovely girl, took Birdie Bell, Fannie and myself out riding. We went up to College Hill, to Spring Side, the Vassar's old place, Bisby's, in short, everywhere there was any thing to see. Laura Howe has just come back and tells me that she has received such a good letter from you in regard to my six brothers. Unfortunately she has left the letter at home and I can not see it. Did you really write it? I almost think she is trying to hoax me- Its almost dinner time so I must close. Love to all fromfrom their off. Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 30, 1873
Text: Vassar College, April 30. 1873. Dear Carrie, The Faculty have been unusually good to us, giving us a half holiday today, which, with many of us, Is a whole one as our recitations all come In the morning. Perhaps their kindness was as much to themselves as to us, for certainly we are all a pretty sleepy and dull appear- ing set this morning. Although last night we went to bed not very much after eleven o'clock, even that has used up we early birds.I do wish you might have heard Phillips...
Show moreVassar College, April 30. 1873. Dear Carrie, The Faculty have been unusually good to us, giving us a half holiday today, which, with many of us, Is a whole one as our recitations all come In the morning. Perhaps their kindness was as much to themselves as to us, for certainly we are all a pretty sleepy and dull appear- ing set this morning. Although last night we went to bed not very much after eleven o'clock, even that has used up we early birds.I do wish you might have heard Phillips Brooks. I am not In the least surprised that the Boston people so worship him, for every one of us Is half crazy over him. He had been described to me as very, very tall and overgrown looking, as decidedly "green;" yet although he Is all these he Is decidedly fine looking. He is the biggest man I think I ever saw; when he promenaded the corridors, the other men, some of whom were quite tall, seemed mere pigmies. And this morning when he departed In the hack, he alone quite filled the seat. If his mind were at all In comparison with his body, he certainlywould be a great man. His address was upon the personality of the times. If I were, like you, good at remembering and tailing speeches, etc, I would be glad to give you the substance of it, but that is impossible; so I can simply say that It was very good, and pleased all; especially as it was not all about what woman should do; far this, you must know, Is drilled Into us by every stick of a man who comes. Of course His College was all decorated with evergreens and flowers. The letter were mare beautiful than ever before. This morning earns a letter from Sarah Pease, who says thatshe wrote yon at the same time, so I need not retell to you the news her letter contained. I should think Aunt Carrie would be rather fearful to have Uncle go to Europe after this fearful accident. Just think, there were several persons from Po'keepsie killed and two of the bodies, I hear, have not been found. Mr. Merritt, the father of those of that name who were lost, is quite an old man and has living only one son, who is a perfect lot , and spends most of his time In Binghampton at the asylum. You must be very, very busy now that Mamma is unable to go about; poor child, you will be all tired out by the time summer comes. I wish I could go home now that you all need me; it would be so nice to do something for you all who do so much far me. Goodbye now, dear.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 19, 1873
Text: Vassar. April 19. My dear Carrie, Every day of this glorious vacation I have intended to write to you a good long letter, but time has been so fully taken up that until now I have not been able to commence. Much to our sorrow we find that our weeks holiday has almost flown sway, and half that we wished to do has been left undone. You must have been lonely enough during those days when Papa and Mamma were absent, and glad beyond measure when they returned. My time has been divided between...
Show moreVassar. April 19. My dear Carrie, Every day of this glorious vacation I have intended to write to you a good long letter, but time has been so fully taken up that until now I have not been able to commence. Much to our sorrow we find that our weeks holiday has almost flown sway, and half that we wished to do has been left undone. You must have been lonely enough during those days when Papa and Mamma were absent, and glad beyond measure when they returned. My time has been divided between painting and making a sailor waist. The latter has at last been finishedand is a perfect success; the former is one of those "unfinishable" things. For amusement during our Vacation we have, six of us, gotten up a daily paper, edited by each In turn. The Editor assigns subjects for her day, writes an editorial and reads the paper. Begun for fun we yet thought that It would be a good deal of work and we would never continue, but we find that it is just as much amusement as we expected, and it only takes about an hour, for both writing and reading. The bone of contention is who shallhave the copied number, for there is only one, nobody being found willing to transmit to posterity its valuable matter. The "Quidnune" which has for its modest mottoe, "Vita sine Uteris mors est" is a formidable rival of the "Miscellany," some of our letters from foreign correspondents having been sent to that "inferior" paper and thence to our Lady Principal. Imagine for articles , "Mud pies," "Pleasures of Hope," "Character of Jack Horner," A Debate, "Ode to a Spring Dandelion," etc. Croquet has not been so well patronized this vacation as was hoped. One after-noon I was beaten four games out of six, my partner being a fine player. Don*t you think after that I should throw away my mallet? indeed I did, but for the time only. And such weather as we have had, snow or rain most of the time; occasionally our dear friend "Sol" would make his appearance for a short time, causing us joy beyond expression; but not for long has he favored us. Dearest Carrie, now must 1 end this scribbly letter. Love to all, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 5, 1873
Text: Vassar— April 5, 1873. Dearest Carrie, Every day this week I have been disappointed in not receiving a letter from you, for this is the second week since any letter has come from you, dear, and I cannot understand why it is so. Tonight after com- ing from a busy afternoon in Po'keepsie I was told a letter was awaiting me, but sad was I to find it was only from one of my last year parlormates. Everyone is rejoicing nowand thinking that spring Is really come. If bright warm days and the...
Show moreVassar— April 5, 1873. Dearest Carrie, Every day this week I have been disappointed in not receiving a letter from you, for this is the second week since any letter has come from you, dear, and I cannot understand why it is so. Tonight after com- ing from a busy afternoon in Po'keepsie I was told a letter was awaiting me, but sad was I to find it was only from one of my last year parlormates. Everyone is rejoicing nowand thinking that spring Is really come. If bright warm days and the singing of birds are a sign, then is it come. Only little patches of snow remain and the grass is almost green in places. Yesterday I brought in some pussy-willows, the first growing thing outdoors. As long as I have been here this is the first time I have seen them, which fact seems to amaze the northern girls. At last, at last the printed affair concerning Trig, has been received. It has been very nicely done, and I suppose most of the girls are exceedingly delighted at the printing of theclass speeches. I will send them and you can all judge for yourself of their merits. H ave you read "Off the Skelligs" by Jean Ingelow? I liked it so well that I want to own the book, so shall get it the next time I go in town, and if you like will send it to you to read. I don't believe you can imagine half the desire I feel to be at home again. It seems as if the time for starting would never come, and as is always the case when looking forward to some great pleasure, I can scarcely realize thatit will really come to pass. Every little thing about the place comes up to me so vividly; I see you all moving about so naturally that sometimes I shut my eyes and try to push away the picture, it makes me so Impatient. Next Thursday our vacation begins. I think never were girls much gladder than we to see the trunks brought up today, and to hear the talk about packing. We who remain at College expect to enjoy ourselves, in a quiet way, about as much as those who go; of course, excepting those who go home-———— I must stop writing for tonight now, though perhaps in the morning I may writemore either to you or Papa or Mamma. Goodnight little Carrie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 19, 1874
Text: Vassar. April 19. '74 My dear Carrie, All the girls in my parlor are writing letters, and now after rummaging about and trying to put my room in order I must follow suit and scribble off some two or three letters. One of my parlor mates Sallie Lydecker has been changed into another room, and we have a Miss Loomis in her place, This young lady has a sister who graduated here since I have been at the College. They are Binghamton girls and know the Cary's of that place, though they are...
Show moreVassar. April 19. '74 My dear Carrie, All the girls in my parlor are writing letters, and now after rummaging about and trying to put my room in order I must follow suit and scribble off some two or three letters. One of my parlor mates Sallie Lydecker has been changed into another room, and we have a Miss Loomis in her place, This young lady has a sister who graduated here since I have been at the College. They are Binghamton girls and know the Cary's of that place, though they are not acquainted with Aunt. She seems a pleasant girl, whom I presume we willlike her very much. Miss Terry seems to be making quite a number of changes in rooms this spring. Fannie Buffington has been given a very nice room on my corridor, a room formerly used for a teachers room. Fan's roommate had either asthma or consumption and her mother has not thought that Fan, who is not very strong, should room with such a person. Within the last week there have been three snow-storms, but from the aspect of nature today I think the spring has decided to favor us with some few bright k sunny days again. Some crocuses and violets and even hyacinth are In blossom in the garden, showing us that we must soon assume our duties as "gardeneresses". If you and Mamma come North this summer you must be sure and get one of these large ferneries and take home some hot-house ferns and plants to put in it, in addition to our native ones. And tall Mamma that the long-talked of side-board can be selected when you are in New York. There are so many pretty things one wants for the house, and money does not grow on bushes,but I reckon we can afford some new things this year, don't you? Will send you tomorrow, "Arthur Bunney , castle", which I think very gocd. The school, "The Bird's Nest" in the book is taken from real life. There is just such a school, called the "Gunnery" from the name of the Principal, in Conn. Mr. Gun's daughter was here one year and Harry Raymond has been there as scholar. It is considered a most delightful place for young boys. I believe a son of Holland went there a year or so ago. Then I send a little pronouncing vocabulary, which we Vassarites consider exceedingly valuable. I have one always around, and if I feel sure that I know the pronunciation of any word, I go Immediately and look, and find myself wrong. Of course if I am uncertain I go, and when I know nothing at all about it. Prof. Backus accepts the pronunciation of every word in the book, for it is compiled from the best authorities. "Oh, for wings to fly", not "over the dark blue sea", but away South to the dear home folk, where to stay only a week would be bliss. Remember me to George, how funny foryou not to call him Mr. Graham! Do you see much of the Graham girls? You never speak of seeing them. Do you find Miss Epperson much changed? I cannot imagine her either pretty or attractive. And Walter always fancies pretty girls, does he not? When the girl was here, I think she did not speak ten words. even to me, and I could make nothing out of her. If she can now make herself at all agreeable, she must have changed wonderfully, and the Tennessee school has done far more for her than Vassar could, in that line. Haven't you met young Shropshire yet? Gerta and Nellie used to laugh so much at him, he w a j not at all brilliant, and exceedingly slow to see jokes. I suppose as Sothern said of himself, I could ramble on for an hour, but think you would not care to wade through more pages of this newsless letter. Dearest good-bye, Julia
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 22, 1875
Text: Vassar College, April 2. 1875. My dear Carrie, Have made my much talked of trip to N.Y. and now upon returning am greatly disappointed at finding no letter from you here to greet me. As Papa was not well when Mamma wrote last, I fear he may still be ill. Alice Graham, Miss Connor, and myself went to the city on Wednesday afternoon, staying at a "bath hotel" as it is called. It is a sort of water care establishment, and a good place, indeed almost the only place, where ladies without...
Show moreVassar College, April 2. 1875. My dear Carrie, Have made my much talked of trip to N.Y. and now upon returning am greatly disappointed at finding no letter from you here to greet me. As Papa was not well when Mamma wrote last, I fear he may still be ill. Alice Graham, Miss Connor, and myself went to the city on Wednesday afternoon, staying at a "bath hotel" as it is called. It is a sort of water care establishment, and a good place, indeed almost the only place, where ladies without baggage canstop. Isn't it a shame that men should laugh at us poor women for carrying about so many trunks, and then when we abolish them and take shawl-straps, admittance to a hotel is denied us. As the sitting for pictures was our special business, we went about it Thursday, I being the only one at all satisfied with the proof: perhaps my satisfaction due to my not caring whether the picture flattered or not - In reality mine are good enough, as pictures go- Sarony said my features were regular and seemed content with my proof;so I suppose I am - We looked around Stewarts and of course saw some nice goods and ready made dresses, and Alice Graham bought a pretty decent gimpun sack for twenty five dollars - My great purchase was an album. It Is a neat and pretty one, holding over a hundred, and price eight dols- It seems albums are going out of style, hence the price. So now I am still in possession of twelve dollars, and am trying to decide what I shall get with it. There are so many things upon which I have my eyes, that a decision is no light task - Such alovely "Holy Family" can be had for $15 that I think I shall wait until my store increases. This picture is by a German artist, Carl Muller, and was painted quite recently, giving our modern ideas of the Madonna. Numerous sixes of photographs of it can be had, but I want the larger sine. Vacation does not end till next Wednesday, so we are still going to have some days of rest. The Senior year jcme line obliterated, so little, and seem not able to do more- Will be about as glad as sorry when the year is over - Commencement is the 24th of June - I hear the rain pattering on the roof, and can almost fancy it summer, it is so warm this evening - With loads of love your little sister -
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 14, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 14. 1875 Dear Carrie, The postal which I sent you yesterday came near having a sorry end. It was picked up in the corridor and taken to a maiden of the name of Graham, who brought it to me because of the address - Was delighted to get a letter at last from you: know that sometimes you are busy and can't find time for writing and so I am willing to excuse you- How singular that so many Conn, people are in Texas- What took Gov. English there. Is his health poor as that of Mr....
Show moreVassar. April 14. 1875 Dear Carrie, The postal which I sent you yesterday came near having a sorry end. It was picked up in the corridor and taken to a maiden of the name of Graham, who brought it to me because of the address - Was delighted to get a letter at last from you: know that sometimes you are busy and can't find time for writing and so I am willing to excuse you- How singular that so many Conn, people are in Texas- What took Gov. English there. Is his health poor as that of Mr. Mark Howard? It must bevery nice for Papa to meet old friends, and it makes us seem not so far out of the world to have visitors from away up North- Have you heard of the death of Jennie Potter? She was buried Tuesday in Easter week. Her little friend who used to be here, attended the funeral while she was visiting in New York- Poor Mrs. Potter must be very lonely- I believe I made a mistake In writing you the date of our Commencement, but the catalogue which I sent will rectify it - The date is June 28- Probably you will want to reach Po'keepsie on Saturday before- The festivities of that week begin on Sunday with the Baccalaureate sermon from our revered President; at which time we graduates are addressed and bid farewell to, and of course display our handkerchiefs to great advantage- Monday you can do the College in the morning, and in the evening there is a concert- Tuesday is Class Day, and Wednesday noon finishes the programme. Josie Buffington wants me to go to his Class Day and Commencement, which comesoon after ours, with his sister, but I don't think I am particularly anxious. What are your plans for the summer, and where will we go first? Fannie B. has given me an invitation for some time in the summer, and Lillie Rumsey, a former room-mate who is now married and living in Syracuse wants me to visit her. Then Binghamton and Janesville are on our programme, are they not? I think it would be well for Mamma to have the silk made too, for she will need several dresses if she visits Binghamton and Janesville - Please find something for me to buy and send you, or I shall think you have not forgiven me for not sending those articlessooner - Po'keepsie is a poor place however for shopping- Please write if you will reach here earlier than Saturday for I shall have to engage rooms - Mrs. Williams expects to reach here early in May, so Clifford feels extremely happy - There are still patches of snow to be seen, but we hope that yesterday's slight snow fall was the last of the season, as today is bright and warm. Remember me to the Wheelocks, Nannie H. and others Lovingly your sister-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 25, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of...
Show moreVassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of coming to Vassar. although she still thinks of trying to enter- Bird Bell expects to go to Europe in June with a party who will remain a year. Nannie M. also thinks of going if her uncles will give their consent - It seems to be a very good opportunity for improvement, as the lady in charge, having been over before, has made all plans with that in view- Founder's Day comes on Thursday, and will pass much as usual. The speaker for the evening is Mr. Russell, vice President of Cornell. The Concert which will take place that afternoon at which time you may imagine me in a state of excitement. The programmes I send to you in advance. The pieces areboth very short one being that little thing you liked when I played it last Christmas. Clifford's piece Is quite difficult and very pretty. I have not as yet decided upon my dress. Send a sample of what Is called pine-apple muslin for your and Mamma's approval. It Is said to be very long enduring and will wash. Price about $1.50 per yd. My Idea, If you all approve, would be to get enough for a waist and overskirt to be made over my old blue silk skirt It waist. It Is so hard to tell what will be serviceable afterwards, and you know better than I what Is at home, and soshould tell me - This [could] also be worn over [w—] for evening, end it [] as if it would be useful. If the black lace is not already aent, you need not send it, as I have about given up the idea of using it - What is Papa having another well dug for? Is there not water enough on the place? Do not let Mamma worry about me, I am not working hard and am in no danger of breaking down. She will not find me either thin or puny. Hoping that you all keep well. Yours — Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 2, 1871
Text: Vassar College. April 2nd 1871. Dear Carrie, Bessie Hogg aad several other girls have beea in my parlor all the eveaing singing hymns and have Just gone away as the bell lor silent time has struck. During the holidays our evening silent time commences at hall past nine aad lasts until ten minutes ol ten and at ten our lights must be out. I like this arrangement very much, it is nicer to have a hall hour of quiet before going to bed. This alternoon I have beea reading such a alee little story,...
Show moreVassar College. April 2nd 1871. Dear Carrie, Bessie Hogg aad several other girls have beea in my parlor all the eveaing singing hymns and have Just gone away as the bell lor silent time has struck. During the holidays our evening silent time commences at hall past nine aad lasts until ten minutes ol ten and at ten our lights must be out. I like this arrangement very much, it is nicer to have a hall hour of quiet before going to bed. This alternoon I have beea reading such a alee little story, it is called "One day's weaving" and is almost as interesting as "Little Women." I intend toread "Stepping Homeward" this week. I am told it is much better than the book by Miss F helps that we read. Have I aever written you that I do not write compositions ? I think I have done so. The reasoa is that I have never studied Rhetoric before coming here. Please keep your pity for another year, so much will be expected Irom us when we are as Freshmen, aad you know as wellAI do that I cannot write a composition. I would not say so i! it were not the real truth, for I do aot weat to conless my deficiency in brains. U you say aaything snore about my being the it smart one ol the family I shall not like. The reasoa that X was seat here A was because I knew so much less than the others. So you think that because we are colleglates, we do not think ol eating. What do yousuppose we live upon? I never had such an appetite as I have here and you know that mine was never very small. The principal articles ol food are cracked wheat, hominy and brown bread* I can't endture the first, the smell almost makes me sick* It is said to be very good for brain work* Very likely the reason X am failing in that respect Is because I never eat any wheat prepared in this tempting manner. Hominy I begin to like and make my dinner of it when that meal consists of mutton, brown bread, pan t? , potatoes, sad dates* Eggs are plenty now and they give us custard pie, and eggs for breakfast very often* I do not like to send you a letter with one unwritten page but I wish to send this in the morning's mail and if I do so must seal in a moment or it will be too late. Your very loving sister* Julie iJulia M. Pease, 'f5,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 29, 1871
Text: Vassar College April 27, 1871. Dear Carrie, Z feel so lasy aad tired today that it takes a very great effort to write the few letters which are necessary. I would write you tomorrow, our but Miss Lyman and I have harrowed a book called "Faith Gartney" and^only chance to read it together is then, Sunday.4 The reason for my laayness is that we were up until after twelve last night. Today is Founders Day, but the Faculty kindly let us celebrate yesterday instead. X say kindly because...
Show moreVassar College April 27, 1871. Dear Carrie, Z feel so lasy aad tired today that it takes a very great effort to write the few letters which are necessary. I would write you tomorrow, our but Miss Lyman and I have harrowed a book called "Faith Gartney" and^only chance to read it together is then, Sunday.4 The reason for my laayness is that we were up until after twelve last night. Today is Founders Day, but the Faculty kindly let us celebrate yesterday instead. X say kindly because we celebrate it by a holiday aad in the evening an entertainment. Theletter consisted of music, dramatic reading and tableaux. The music was by Misses Hollister and Darling who are considered the finest players here, aad Miss Boyaton sang very nicely. Prof. Raymond from New York read to us "Twelfth Night" from Shakespeare. X wrote you of his reading before, aad it is not necessary to say again haw well he reads. X wish hs had selected something more Interesting. Our Interest lessened towards the end of the play, perhaps because it was so long, and we had been sitting several hours aad were getting tired. After the reading came the tableaux. They were two, "The Return from the Vintage" aad "The Ascension of Marguerite." The first one was statuaryaad a better imitation than what we attempted at the H.F.S. In the days gone by. The stage arrangements here were not very good. An old black curtain was swung across the plat- form of the chapel for background. However, It reached high enough to cover all of Mr. Vassar in the portrait which hangs In the Chapel, but the top of his head. Looking at that we could imagine him smiling benign* antly at the happy way we were celebrating hie anniversary day. It seems can be produced by wonderful, what a beautiful effecta graceful arrangement of a few persons i ■ * I ' s. ' ' ■ ' clothed in sheets and powdered with flour and the whole lit by a red light. When the curtain had gone down the second time, of course we waitedanxiously for the second tableau. Very soon we saw rising up behind tho drop curtain, the clouds. It was some time before they could be arranged satisfactorily and after they were, the angels were placed in the air and then the curtain rose. We gaaed and could not look enough. It was beauti- ful. There were four angels bearing Marguerite upwards, and all was and faint just dimAenough to make it seem real. Our Founders Day was over and we marched out of chapel and hastened to our downy couches. They seemed still more downy this morning when the rising bell rang, aad even the thought of a Vassar College breakfast could not bring many from them again until time for Chapel services. O that we could goAto such a supper as wefeasted upon last night. Jelly, cold biscuit, Jolly and almond cake and Icecream. Within the last few weeks I have waated so much to go home. Per* haps becaase it Is so hard lor yoa all to do without mo, that It seems aa though I mast go home. U it were not for my drawing lessons I would not think of remaining another year, and sanaslimes I think before the summer is over I will decide to go back In the fall. F lease tell me often of Emily, Lisa and Cloe, yen know X love them almost as part of our family. I am glad the little ones are learning so fast* and tell them I want to have a letter from them before I go homo. Will they not begin soon to write? I think you must have enjoyedyour visit from Johan and the Palm girls very much. While you and Mamma are alone so much I should think you would have a good deal of company to stay days with you. Always remember me to Martha and tell her I often wish for soma of her nice waffles and fritters. What is the matter with Long Shanks? Have you offended him In any way? Tall ma what young men coma to saa you now. Does Ridge continue his visitations? It makes ma yawn now to think of them. Tou know that X am not fond of gentleman society and yet X would eagerly rush for a pair of pants now. By tha way there is talk of expelling a young lady from the Collage. Only two have bean expelled, ana lor stealing and tha other for flirtings as this young lady has done all the (expelablc)things except stealing, It will be strange If she is not sent away. I will not ba so cruel as tto, make you read a page which is crossed and so will close. Julie iJulla M. Pease, *75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 10, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Dec. 10, 1871. My dear Carrie, This morning we had a good but very loag sermon from Mr. Hamlin of Constantinople. He is the father of Miss Abby and Carrie Hamlin) he looks a good deal like Miss Abby. Did I ever write you that Miss Abby went home this summer? X have never been able to find out whether her sister went with her. Miss Carrie was studying medicine in Philadelphia the last X heard of her. Mr. Hamlin will talk to us again this evening at the meeting of Religious...
Show moreVassar College, Dec. 10, 1871. My dear Carrie, This morning we had a good but very loag sermon from Mr. Hamlin of Constantinople. He is the father of Miss Abby and Carrie Hamlin) he looks a good deal like Miss Abby. Did I ever write you that Miss Abby went home this summer? X have never been able to find out whether her sister went with her. Miss Carrie was studying medicine in Philadelphia the last X heard of her. Mr. Hamlin will talk to us again this evening at the meeting of Religious Enquiry.Friday night was the anniversary of the Philalethean Society. The programme was pretty much the same as that of last year. The opening address was the best thing read. The collation was scarcely as fine as usual. I will send you a programme. Col. Smith was here that evening. X had just finished curling Mollie Hill's hair, when a messenger girl came up and told mex CoL Smith wsshttdxte see me Immediately in the parlor. I was very much astonished and at first could not think who she meant, but I went down in my wrapper because it would have taken me a long time to have dressed for the evening. He ^ays he will be in Austin the middleof next month and of course will be at our house, and wanted to receive some message from me to you all. I sent one very important message but will not take from him the pleasure of giving it. Miss Arnold has left our parlor and Mollie Hill has her room. Mollie is from Kentucky, from her name one would know her to be southern. She is very nice and very smart hut is a great rebel. One day I happened te speak of hearing the hounds out after runaway negroes, and you ought to have seen her fire up. We have never said aaythlng more upon the sub* ject of politics. She said that never in Kentucky had dogs been set upon negroes, and persisted in it, and many otherthings of the same kind. I hope you will have your silk made by New Tears day. The lace is to go around the overskirt and trim the waist and sleeves, and the gimp (guimpe, Is to head the lace, W e thought the underskirt would be prettier with a wide flounce. Make the skirt very long. A dress Is net at all stylish unless it hangs at least an inch on the fleer. All the talk here new is about the Grand Duke Alexis. The mayor of Pe'keepsie invited him up and we hoped he would come out here, but have given that up now. On his way up to West Point he danced with a daughter ef Prof. Morse. The yeuag lady is said to be very charming and I presume felt highly honored. We read in a New Terk paper of the death ef the Prince ef Wales, andwonder if it is true} I am glad youwrite me on a different day from Papa and Mamma fer now I get an extra letter from home. With much love J. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 12, 1872
Text: "Vassar" Dec. 12, 1872. My dear Carrie (written in German script), Just now, oar wee bit of a letter has reached me, for which I am you truly thankful. You know, "small favors are thankfully fee." I quite envy your lessons in German, for I am just crazy to begin it. You do not say where Mrs. Keupfer is living. Do you have to ride away out to Mr. Studors beautiful roofless cottage. If so, the ride om pleasant days, must be as delightful as the lessons. Let me advise you,...
Show more"Vassar" Dec. 12, 1872. My dear Carrie (written in German script), Just now, oar wee bit of a letter has reached me, for which I am you truly thankful. You know, "small favors are thankfully fee." I quite envy your lessons in German, for I am just crazy to begin it. You do not say where Mrs. Keupfer is living. Do you have to ride away out to Mr. Studors beautiful roofless cottage. If so, the ride om pleasant days, must be as delightful as the lessons. Let me advise you, Carrie, if ever you come here not to take Literature, it is a slow mode of death. The rack would be infinitely preferable, for that could only continue days while and from this months only bring relief. I count on my fingers four essays already written, and no one knows how many more are yet to come. The harrowing thoughts of those to come, and the shame felt for those already finished,—is not this a dreadful picture—But joking aside, I hate Literature and wish, by some means, I could go out of the class. We Sophomores are given our choice of studies, but as we are compelled to take three and only three are put down in theCatalogue for this semester, my penetration has not yet been able to discover where the choice is to be made. I will send the belt as soon as I can make a trip to town and get it. Please forgive me for no telling you before the proportion of oil and bayrum, but when I sit down to write half the little matters escape me. One part to four is what I used to put together but your hair is naturally oily and I think would not need more than one oz. of oil to fire of the spirit. But Dr. Avery (don't laugh because I quote her) advised those who are losing their hair to rub the head thoroughly every night with cold water. Some of thegirls have tried it and find that it prevents the hair from falling out. Green tea is also very good, I am told, by good authority, if advice is good for anything, with all this, you aught not to lose a hair. How many new people there must be at home. In every letter you speak of some one I have never before heard of. I send two of my photographs which you will please give, with my affectionate regards, to Emily and Aunt Folly. You remember telling me that they were desirous to have them. Can't you stir up Lilla G. and Susie J. so that I may hear occasion- ally from them? Lovingly Julie (written in German script)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 22, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Dee. 22, 1872. Dear Carrie, Even vacation does not change my usual time for writing, and I am seated tonight, desk in lap, (our peculiarly feminine position) answer- ing letters. Neither the parlour which I have left, nor the one into which I am moving are kept warm during the holidays, so that I have come into this pleasant corner room with two or three others. Because it is vacation we think that all our old customs must be thrown aside, and since we can, we think that we...
Show moreVassar College. Dee. 22, 1872. Dear Carrie, Even vacation does not change my usual time for writing, and I am seated tonight, desk in lap, (our peculiarly feminine position) answer- ing letters. Neither the parlour which I have left, nor the one into which I am moving are kept warm during the holidays, so that I have come into this pleasant corner room with two or three others. Because it is vacation we think that all our old customs must be thrown aside, and since we can, we think that we must do Just as please. Naturally then, we turn night into day, and dine at all hours of the day in our parlor. Last night we did not go to bed until about twelve and now, at seven, I have Just wakened from a nap. Cold as it was, I ventured In to church this morning, for there was no service here today. Several of the girls went coasting this afternoon, and to pay them for their wickedness, I suppose it was, they ran Into each other andgot badly bruised. Pattie Thum Is now making a sketch of the affair. Don't you think we are a depraved set? Really, I had no Idea how very lazy I could be until now. I have, so far, done nothing but eat and sleep, and these few days are a specimen of those to come. Next Friday I expect to go up to Troy for the remainder of the vacation. Ida promises me no gaiety, but she says, "a good deal of quiet enjoyment." They hope to receive an Invitation to spend New Years day la Westfield, but I hope not. I had rather stay in Troy than go wandering off very far this cold weather. I can Imagineyou helping to trim the church for Christmas. How I would like to be with you through this week! One of our girls has gone home to Omaha. That is almost as bad as going to Texas for two weeks. I am going In town tomorrow If it is net too cold, and will then get your belt. Jennie is going down to Brooklyn on Thursday to visit her rela- tions there. I feel too lazy and stupid to write any more now, so goodnight darling— "Merry Christmas to all. And to all a goodnight"— was the greeting of Santa Claus long age, and is mine tonight- Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 6, 1874
Text: Vassar. Dec. 6. 1874 Dear Carrie, The girls are trying to make me turn around and talk to them, but it is in vain. I will not, but their efforts do not improve my powers of concentration. I cannot remember what I said in my last letter, so fear this will be a repetition of that - Today Prof. Seelye conducted our services, much to the delight of us all. His sermon was very finely written, his manner perfect, and his head splendidly shaped. Wehave done nothing but mourn that we were not born a...
Show moreVassar. Dec. 6. 1874 Dear Carrie, The girls are trying to make me turn around and talk to them, but it is in vain. I will not, but their efforts do not improve my powers of concentration. I cannot remember what I said in my last letter, so fear this will be a repetition of that - Today Prof. Seelye conducted our services, much to the delight of us all. His sermon was very finely written, his manner perfect, and his head splendidly shaped. Wehave done nothing but mourn that we were not born a few years later that we might have gone to Smith College under his Presidency- I would love to hear him preach every Sunday, and to be In his Mental Class would be bliss - Isn't Mr. Killough somewhat smitten? He seems to be a constant visitor at the house, and this can scarcely be entirely due to his fondness for wedding cake - What Is his business? and Is he fine-looking? Are there going to be any girls left unmarried when I get hame. They all seemto be marrying. When I mentioned Mr. Brockenbrough in connection with Annie Dewy to her cousin. Miss Moffett, she said, "Oh no, SAnnie would never marry him, they could not get along together.", that said gentleman always paid more attention to the younger girls of the family - Philalethlan day was pleasant as usual - A debate, poem and music, was the programme. Afterwards Collation and promenading. Col. Smith was not here, so I was not again attacked Bird Bell's father and Mother were out, andtalked with them a while, and with a peculiar youth, to whom Fannie Swan introduced me. By the way, Capt. Roberts and Nannie are now on Governors Island where they hope to remain through the winter. Fannie wants me to go down some Saturday with her and make them a visit, and Nannie has sent us an invitation. If we have our Class pictures taken In New York, perhaps I shall do so. Nannie is perfectly miserable they say. At last I have thought to send those designs for houses. If I see anyothers will send them though I hope there will be no need of them soon - Lovingly, Julia
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: Fall 1874
Text: Vassar Sunday night [Fall 1874] Dear Cara, In spite of feeling miserably stupid and sleepy, I yet must write you a few words before retiring, for fear that time will be lacking tomorrow. Tonight I have made but one call, although there are many others which should have been made, but It is always a great effort for me to start, and after going in town to church I am unusually tired. Our Senior parlor was opened last evening and has since been quite a "belle". Teachers and students...
Show moreVassar Sunday night [Fall 1874] Dear Cara, In spite of feeling miserably stupid and sleepy, I yet must write you a few words before retiring, for fear that time will be lacking tomorrow. Tonight I have made but one call, although there are many others which should have been made, but It is always a great effort for me to start, and after going in town to church I am unusually tired. Our Senior parlor was opened last evening and has since been quite a "belle". Teachers and students have been flocking there continually. Thisroom, you must know, belongs exclusively to us, for our little meetings, and for us to spend social evenings in together, whenever we desire - It is furnished very prettily in maroon, and contains many very pretty pictures. One in particular, "Little Foxes" an etching, I should like very much to have myself, for our house at home, it belongs to Mary Taylor In one corner of the room is my "Playing Doctor," which is a good deal admired. That is the only contribution I have made in addition to the Class tax, but that is sufficient I thinkAs you already know I am on the committee of arrangements for my Chapter, Delta by name. Well, matters have looked pretty dark for some time but are brightening now. Only twenty five belong while the other societies number forty or more, but we have several new members in view. Miss Terry let us have her parlor for our meeting Friday night, and that was enjoyed greatly by all for we could use her piano and have music. By the way I am reminded to tell you that soft tinting, as it is called, for the walls does not cost a great deal; it is painting which is expensive,I am going to ask Prof. Van Ingen about it, for I still hope that we might have our Dining room done- There are some pretty carpets In cheap ones, for after much trouble the one in our Senior parlor has been selected and is pretty. It is like a Brussels pattern, a soft grey with twistings and intricacies of darker shade - Last night came Papa's letter and Mamma's giving me great pleasure. It is very pleasant to get the letter Saturday night, and yours when it comes in the middle of the week somewhere - With much love, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 15, 1871
Text: Feb. 19* 1871 * 2 Dear Carrie, Your nice long letter came today, and made me very happy. Can't you keep a sort of Journal of what you do each day, and send it to me once or twice 4*, week? I wish I had been at home to attend the supper for the benefit of St. David's church. But I suppose I would have been a wall- flower the same as EUen Graham. Was Long Shanks there? If so, I don't see how you could have been one. Do you like that Hew York merchant, Mr. Davenport? In one of...
Show moreFeb. 19* 1871 * 2 Dear Carrie, Your nice long letter came today, and made me very happy. Can't you keep a sort of Journal of what you do each day, and send it to me once or twice 4*, week? I wish I had been at home to attend the supper for the benefit of St. David's church. But I suppose I would have been a wall- flower the same as EUen Graham. Was Long Shanks there? If so, I don't see how you could have been one. Do you like that Hew York merchant, Mr. Davenport? In one of Mamma's letters she mentioned that he had stayedall night at Wood-Lawn. You ought to have made yourself agreable enough to have engaged him as escort to one of the numerous hops which are given by the members of St. David's. Have I ever written you that the "Tower of Babel" has left College? Her health had been very poor for some time, and so when her father came to see her, he thought it would be best to take her away. His coming hap* pened very opportunely, for that very morning Annie had received a severe scolding from Miss Morse and had been told by her that her reputation end occasion character and standing, fee, fcc, in the CoUege were gone. TheAfor all this was that shehad slept with me the previous night. It is a rule that no stu- dent shall sleep out of her own room without permission, but during the cold weather many whose rooms were cold, were going into warm ones. It was during that time and as Annie's room was about as bad as outdoors, we thought there was no harm In her staying with me. We talked until quite late and "Pussy" Morse, who Is always prying about, found us out. She, however, said nothing to me upon the subject. Fape's and mamma's letters have just reached me. It seems such an effort for them to write to me, that X do not expect to hear from them very often. Mamma says that youare writing to me very often during the week, she either thinks that you are doing so when you are eagaged in some other manner, or else you do not send them when written. I wish you would send whatever you may chance to write. It makes ao difference to me whether it is written well In all: it is from home and from my dear sister Carrie, and that is sufficient for me. Besides when 1 have time, If there are any mistakes I can amuse myself correcting them; that is, If I can. Our Rhetoric teacher gives us sentences to correct and I had rather correct yours, if wrong, than any she may give us. As yet I can only managecapitals and commas aad those not thoroughly, so do not be horrified, If you find my letters well besprinkled with these articles, for as I do not know where to put any other maths* I put these, as there must be something. {Tulia M. Pease, '79,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 1872
Text: Vassar Sunday My dear Carrie, I wanted to write to you at Galveston last Sunday but thought you would be home before my letter could reach you. [?] I am so sorry I did not, for you could have received it. You are having a such a good time that [?] even this will find you still at the island city. Won't Austin seem quiet after [?] about so much! Last night we had our monthly class sociable. It was very fine. There were some scenes from Blue Beard, very nicely gotten up and pretty...
Show moreVassar Sunday My dear Carrie, I wanted to write to you at Galveston last Sunday but thought you would be home before my letter could reach you. [?] I am so sorry I did not, for you could have received it. You are having a such a good time that [?] even this will find you still at the island city. Won't Austin seem quiet after [?] about so much! Last night we had our monthly class sociable. It was very fine. There were some scenes from Blue Beard, very nicely gotten up and pretty wellacted. Then we had Cinderella preformed. I wish you could have seen the fairy godmother. She was a little person with very black hair and eyes. Her dress was a short black one over scarlet leggings and she wore slippers with great big red bows. The cape was a very high pointed one with considerable red on it. SHe carried a little wand and wore a broomstick in the most comical manner. The transfiguration of Cinderella was laughable for when the godmother touched her with her want her dress did not fall off immediate as it should, but it took some time to unbutton it. Some time ago the Sophomore crowned their "Trig". Of course we were invited and what is more, enjoyed the presences exceedingly. We were feasted upon cake and lemonade. Some of the toasts were very good. They would not be interesting though to any one who did not understand the points alluded to. Even in the hymn of creating to us they were as a little hit upon the subject we thought of going our first Freshman essay, "As you like it." But I think our class gave the longest toasts. I will enclose the program me. Saturday I received a letter from Susie Townsend, She seems to think they will all go back to Texas next fall. Lucy Bell graduates in May. How I wish I could. I am painting a little view of the view. It is a large cliff with the water dashing up around it. I believe it is taken somewhere near Newport. Did you ever read"Stepping Heavenward"? It is a a beautiful book and I wish you would read it. I have begun "My wife and I" but think it is not at all interesting. Perhaps I have not gone far enough for everybody seems to like it. Washington's birthday, which was also Miss Leerys, was of course a holiday and a very pleasant one. We had an unusually good dinner for one thing. THen Miss Leery gave a recitation in the College Parlor in the evening. The President's parlor was also [?] and they seem so homelike. Some of the girls played the piano and sang and two read to us. THere were pictures and pretty things to look at and the time seemed very short until 9 o'clock when we all went into the dining room and were served ice cream and cake. After thatwe adjourned to our rooms and to bed. And now goodbye. Your sister
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 1872

Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 1872
Text: "Vassar" Dearest Carrie, Do not ever fail to pass one week when you do not send a letter to me me, dearest sweet. If you could not find the time first this once, I'll pardon you, If again there comes no line. I will something dreadful do. Oh how very wicked am I to sit here and write when I ought to, by and by, For Room L. recite with the other Sophomores to Prof. Ortons call,bores who must think we are great for we announce not at all. Ver long this week has been. Send in...
Show more"Vassar" Dearest Carrie, Do not ever fail to pass one week when you do not send a letter to me me, dearest sweet. If you could not find the time first this once, I'll pardon you, If again there comes no line. I will something dreadful do. Oh how very wicked am I to sit here and write when I ought to, by and by, For Room L. recite with the other Sophomores to Prof. Ortons call,bores who must think we are great for we announce not at all. Ver long this week has been. Send in passing on, seen for so much we've heard and which I'll tell you soon. Yesterday we felt great pleasure, joy and much delight. When we were wed the chorus treasure from our men so bright. Would before us lecture who but John B. Gough. Can you to yourself not picture, for a sound not enough, in our little chapel joyful heard throughout all his talk? Yet it is not very needful that I make you hark to his every word and story, If I could, I mean. Which it addeth to his glory, (This is plainly seen),alternate That we laughed and cried. As he wished us to when he told us tales of hate, joy and pity too. It was of his life in London when he spent five years that he told us. How the sun so as me off hears. Hidden but he fog so heavy, from which easily one could cut a slice more fully than from bread. Then he told us of the little Arabs, poor and thinly class who become thieves, rogues night pads and since food can't be had. it, but this means they seem to find food and wretched clothes, but they fall into a pitt which the good man loathes. Today we [?] our service, read by Doctor Hall.with content and perfect bliss heard him through it all. Rector of a church in Brooklyn, Holy Trinity. In the further he will who Golden fame, truly. And he was so earnest, noble and sincere. He must be among the best that in dwelt down here. Carrie dear, my page is nearly filled to its extent. And I must go to bed go early for 'tis my intend to get up and learn my lessons since I know not all, and we;ve been asked a string of questions by a from. not Hall. Show not, dear, this silly letter if you wish to keep my love for worse and better . of kisses a head I send. Will you please distribute them to the few who love me, and you will quite suitYou find Loving, Ju
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 6, 1872
Text: Vassar College Feb, 6 1872 My dear Carrie, Your letter came this noon, much to my joy. I have counted up the days and find that there is time for my letter to reach you if you remain in Galveston until the beginning of Lent. Year letter was six days coming but I think five days is the usual time. If I had known you were there now I would have written to you last Saturday or Sunday. I am sorry you are a bit homesick, but it always will be so with us when we are away from ourmuch loved home and...
Show moreVassar College Feb, 6 1872 My dear Carrie, Your letter came this noon, much to my joy. I have counted up the days and find that there is time for my letter to reach you if you remain in Galveston until the beginning of Lent. Year letter was six days coming but I think five days is the usual time. If I had known you were there now I would have written to you last Saturday or Sunday. I am sorry you are a bit homesick, but it always will be so with us when we are away from ourmuch loved home and from Papa and Mamma. What kind of a house is the Chubbs and Is it as fine as we had been led to suppose from Mrs. Chubbs conversation? And is the house far in the country? I am awfully curious in regard to everything, so pray forgive my questions. Have you seen any of the Harris family? If C.C. Allen is in Galveston I suppose he will fulfill with you the promise he made me of riding on the beach. Whether he does or not you will any- way enjoy that surpassingly fine beach, the glory and pride of Galveston- ians. I wish I were with you. Last night a party fromhere went sleighriding. They made up for the lack of snow by an unusual amount of merriment, and they say that there never was a jollier party. Dr. Avery and Prof. Van Ingen were among them and they are sometimes the gayest of the gay. The Sophs and our class were intending to go sleighing this week but as there is scarcely a particle of snow on the roads, I think we shall have to give it up. Just think, our next essay is to be "an excellent original story or an excellent original poem." I never in my life made a rhyme, so of course the poem is out of the question, and a story seems scarcely in my power. Don't you think of anyincident from which I can weave a very poor story for it would be utterly impossible for me to make an excellent one. Our essays are few and far between and the subjects are not very difficult, but you know that composing has always been my great trouble. Last week our class elected its officers for the rest of the year. Mary Taylor who I wrote you was a cousin of Ida Whitman, is still Presi- dent. The other officers are very good but there is no use in naming them. A Miss Burns is our poet. She is peculiar looking but I think must be a grand daughter of RobertBurns? and has inherited his poetic talent as she is said to be quite a rhymer. She formerly went to the H.F.S. and when there was said to be the smartest girl in school. My roommate is now singing "The day is cold and dark and dreary. It rains and the wind Is never weary." In a most musical voice, to the tune the "Old cow died on," and is trying her best to complete the homesick feeling which the day has been bringing on us all. But I smell so sweet a smell, which tells me that we are going to have warm cake for supper, that nothing will make me homesick. You who live upon cake and other delicacies would be amazed at our happy looks when we have even warm gingerbread. Have you heard of the Vassar griddle which is ten feet long and 3 wide? and together with the two old ones requires seventeen per sons to attend them. Oh. The smell increases in savoryness and I fear it must come from the Professors house. One young lady wrote such a nice place upon the coming of the Japanese princesses. Soon I will send it you, if it is not to be published in the "Vassar Miscellany." Farewell for the present, and excuse this miserable letter. It is written with love as a prompter. Your dear sister Julia. Julla M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 24, 1873
Text: Vassar — Feb. 24, 1873 My dear Carrie, Yesterday I seated myself, pen in band, and numberless letters scattered about me, with excellent Intentions, which however amounted to naught; not a letter did I write; but instead, bit the end of my penholder until I decided that all the letter writing I should accomplish would not counterbalance the detriment to my wooden holder. Sometimes it would be my choice to have a tooth pulled rather than to write. Yesterday was one of those days, and tonight...
Show moreVassar — Feb. 24, 1873 My dear Carrie, Yesterday I seated myself, pen in band, and numberless letters scattered about me, with excellent Intentions, which however amounted to naught; not a letter did I write; but instead, bit the end of my penholder until I decided that all the letter writing I should accomplish would not counterbalance the detriment to my wooden holder. Sometimes it would be my choice to have a tooth pulled rather than to write. Yesterday was one of those days, and tonight is not much better. The first letter I have received from you for a long time came today. 'Twas heartily welcomed, you may be sure. If Becky Harris is all she has been pictured to you, I indeed pity you the task of entertaining her. But I cannot imagine such an entirely indifferent girl and think, as well as hope, that you will have reason to beagreeably disappointed in her. I so often wish I had you here for a little talk. The pen is a very inefficient medium of communication. This semester I have painting in addition to my other studies. I don't know whether I have written you that they are German, Zoology and French. Finding some time to spare I asked permission from the "Prez" to take music lessons. This he would not grant, saying that he thought I already had sufficient to do; he also remarked that he "perceived I had marked out a very weak course for the semester, and advised me to take Latin or Calculus." But having chosen my studies after much consideration I do not see fit to change them. Prof. Hinkle does not seem to me a good teacher of Latin, and as the French teacher is an uncommonly good one, I find the latter of more advantage. Two or three days ago I wasput at the French table and was surprised to discover how little French I knew. I fear I never will learn much of that language. Pretty soon we have to write an essay in French. We have a choice of subjects. "Beauty in its different forms; A story or a criticism upon the Eagle which Prof. Van Ingen has just painted. I should take the latter only I have the same subject for an English essay about the same time, so I'll have to take a story, for I know nothing about beauty. George Macdonald lectured here last Saturday night upon Tennyson. Sunday he preached and he is still here. We are all very much pleased with him; he is just the sort of man one would expect to see after reading his books, indeed he is very like his own heros. Today has been one of the coldest days for some time. But ever hoping, we think that this will be the last very cold time. It has been comical enough to see the poor girlsgoing about shivering yet bundled up to their ears with shawls etc. Rear view of young women in class. (sketch) You see I sit on the last bench in Zoology class and the rear views are sometimes very amusing. The bell for retiring has rung, and as we are now on our honor about putting out lights I must close this dull letter and say goodnight Julie—
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 16, 1873
Text: Vassar — Feb. 16, 1873. Dearest Carrie, I have been very wicked indeed, I knew, not to have written home all this long week, but an unfinished letter in my desk could testify, if it would, that you have been thought of many times, and that only my natural remissness has prevented its completion. The beginning of our new studies for the semester has kept us pretty well employed this week, and happily so; for a change is always pleasant, In German we are now on the second declension, and...
Show moreVassar — Feb. 16, 1873. Dearest Carrie, I have been very wicked indeed, I knew, not to have written home all this long week, but an unfinished letter in my desk could testify, if it would, that you have been thought of many times, and that only my natural remissness has prevented its completion. The beginning of our new studies for the semester has kept us pretty well employed this week, and happily so; for a change is always pleasant, In German we are now on the second declension, and scrambling along through the crooked letters as fast as we can. Zoology is merely the listening to lectures from Prof. Orton, at present. French is quite interesting, for Mlle. Viellot ,Viellot, is a very fine teacher. There is a pleasantintermingling of Grammar, Literature and Dictation. For Monday we have a letter to write in French. Mine is very short, if not sweet. In my other letter to you, I had begun to tell you of our exercise in Trigonometry. But now our somewhat (?) conceited class is having the speeches printed and I shall be saved the trouble of giving you an account by sending you the printed copy. The outer page of the programme, which I shall send you, was designed by your humble servant, and in the original was considered quite pretty. However since it has returned from the printers hand I am ashamed to confess that I had any thing to do with so poor a representation. The costumes of the girls were very good, and I cannot refrain from giving you a specimen, however poor, of our "Trig."We assassinated him after the manner of Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar. From my drawing of "Trig" I lear you will not comprehend that he was encased in a black book. Last night our class had a "candy pull" in the College kitchen. Such fun as we had. Imagine fifty girls stirring, pulling, turning out and cutting candy; cracking nuts, eating and talking all at the same time. One little incident occurring during the evening convulses me with laughter every time I think of it. In the kitchen there is a sink about the size of ours only it is as deep as ours Is with the cupboards underneath. On this several girls seated themselves like a row of hens on a fence, when suddenly one, Lizzie Dyckman, disappeared within it, all save her headand feet. The sink was full of dish water, and when poor Lizzie was dragged out wet and dripping, imagine the laugh which was raised at her expense. The poor child had to retire for a space of time to the privacy of her own apartment bearing with her the bow from her hair which had been courageously fished out by a bystander. We had a very fine sermon from the President today, from the text about "apples of gold in baskets of silver." It is snowing fast so that we are excused from exercise, and I have plenty of time to give way to my habitual laziness, which generally has to be restrained until Sunday comes. With a vast store of love to all I am lovingly Julia M. Pease
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 26, 1874
Text: Vassar College. Feb. 26. 1874. Dear Carrie, If your letter had not reached me this morning, I should have sat down and written you a scolding letter. It Is the first letter received from you In a long, long time, but after your excuses I suppose I must be content. If your letters had been coming regularly I should be filled with remorse for my own negligence, but as it is my conscience Is perfectly free, I would have liked very much to have been with you girls when Jenny Potter was at our...
Show moreVassar College. Feb. 26. 1874. Dear Carrie, If your letter had not reached me this morning, I should have sat down and written you a scolding letter. It Is the first letter received from you In a long, long time, but after your excuses I suppose I must be content. If your letters had been coming regularly I should be filled with remorse for my own negligence, but as it is my conscience Is perfectly free, I would have liked very much to have been with you girls when Jenny Potter was at our house, and don't doubt you all enjoyed yourselves to the utmost. Mamma howevertold me nothing of your doings, so you need have had no fear of giving me a repetition; nor Indeed need you ever have; rather than miss having an account of your weekly proceedings I would be willing to hear them tea times over. Today Is Prayer for Colleges, and Is of course observed here. It makes our second holiday this week, yet seems more like Sunday than a holiday. This morning we listened to a vary fine sermon from Dr. Stores of Brooklyn. Last night he lectured to us on European libraries, giving us some very nice little facts in regard to them, and showinga wonderful memory for dates. Tuesday morning I came down from Albany having passed three very pleasant days with Aunt. It rained nearly all the time, so that we were unable to stir out of tho house at all. Did not get to see Mrs. Pillsbury for which I presume Mamma will be sorry. Aunt goes out very little in Albany, always sending regrets to dinner parties, etc. She seems to care very little for the society of any save her old time friends. Rather fond of making acquaintances was very glad to see them, and found them very pleasant. Aunt like Papa never asks any men to meet her nieces and seems not to wish them to meet together, so when the young people of the house met to slag hymns on Sunday night, she did not go and I of course remained also In our rooms. Uncle returned from New York on Monday looking very well. That night Clive Robinson and Will Carey, who had come la to attend a ball, took me to the theater. The play was a miserable one, "Daniel Boone of Kentucky". There was much shooting, escaping, etc. but the characters were not such as we would Imagine Daniel Boone, his Love, their friends and enemieswould be. I met Mrs. Church as well as her husband, who is a brother of Judge Ogdea's first wile. They tell me that Mrs. Ogdou's is quite a young woman whom Judge O. married In Texas. They hoped that I would meet her and seat messages of greeting. In case you meet Mrs. O. you might mention my having seen these people. Fannie Bufington received a postal from Kittanaing yesterday, saying that her Cousins, the Orrs, are in New York and hope to come up and see us soon. Perhaps you remember that I wrote you how much I was pleased with Miss Fannie Orr and herbrother Grier Orr. If they do not come Fan and I will be greatly disappointed as we have beea In a state of excitement ever since the news came. For some time Vassar has beea la a whirl of dissipation, that is, for her. We had two dramas, "Merchant el Venice" la which Fannie figured well as Basssaio, and "Taming el the Shrew". This week there are two lectures, one which I have mentioned, and the other by Bishop Huntingdon on Saturday night. Aad on Saturday the Caecelia Society gives a matinee. By the way I think I have neveracknowledged the receipt of the Psalm, which came to hand all right. I never dare read over my letters for they would seem so very egotistical. But as there is little to write of here that would interest you, I hope you will excuse my own doings holding se large a share of my letters, Mlt vieler Liebe, Deine theure Schwester.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 17, 1875
Text: Vassar. Feb. 17. 1875. Dear Carrie, Your letter has not been received this week, but presume it will come tomorrow and bring me joy. Pres. Hopkins finished his course of lectures this afternoon- In certain respects they were good, but on the whole they were not as Interesting or useful as those of last year. These were on Mental Philosophy principally, being mere "review'1 to those who had studied It previously, and being toobrief to be of service to those who had not studied. So...
Show moreVassar. Feb. 17. 1875. Dear Carrie, Your letter has not been received this week, but presume it will come tomorrow and bring me joy. Pres. Hopkins finished his course of lectures this afternoon- In certain respects they were good, but on the whole they were not as Interesting or useful as those of last year. These were on Mental Philosophy principally, being mere "review'1 to those who had studied It previously, and being toobrief to be of service to those who had not studied. So tomorrow we begin work again, and not with feelings of joy. These few days have been rest for us, but the less we have to do, the less we wish to do, such is the constitution of us poor mortals. They give me both music and drawing this semester, so I presume I shall have a good time. German Is the only study I dread: that Is said to be hard, but Miss Kapp promised not to give essays, and we can still live whenthey are absent- Clifford read her Cahpel essays not long since. The subject was a splendid one, "The American epic," and she did pretty well with it. Much better than the other Texan representative will when her turn comes. Clifford Is pretty sure of an honor, In my opinion, and it is not because e is a better student than twenty third, but because her man- nor imposes upon the teachers, and especially because she is politic. If she gets an honor, the Class will be raving, for she has not a friendin it, and hardly In the College, which is a pretty bad thing to say of a girl. She takes French this semester, as we all think, just to get that honor, but to defeat her purpose, as well as for other reasons, we have petitioned for a German essay instead of French, and there is some hope of its being accepted.^M Will you ask Papa to write in some of his letters a general permission for me to see whoever may chance here to see me. I expect no^M friends myself, but Miss Terry is sometimes so particular that she may not allow me to see my friend's friends and Fannie or Lillie expect someone on Founders day- Clifford has had sent from her Mother the Mardi Gras cards. They seem very "swell". Did you have them? I notice Col. Teller is not on the Committee this year. Am getting sleepy, so no more at present from - Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 14, 1875
Text: Vassar. Feb. 14- 1875 My dear Carrie, Have just been reading all the afternoon Warner's "Saunterings," till I am filled with an intense longing to go and see for myself the places, pictures and people which he describes. Have you read the book? It contains merely notes and Jottings of European travel, but written in his inimitable style. This Sunday has been one of great rest for us all. Between the semesters, as it is, there is nothing to worry or trouble us: the mere fact...
Show moreVassar. Feb. 14- 1875 My dear Carrie, Have just been reading all the afternoon Warner's "Saunterings," till I am filled with an intense longing to go and see for myself the places, pictures and people which he describes. Have you read the book? It contains merely notes and Jottings of European travel, but written in his inimitable style. This Sunday has been one of great rest for us all. Between the semesters, as it is, there is nothing to worry or trouble us: the mere fact that the Mondaywill not dawn on unlearned lessons is a comfort. We Seniors, and also the Juniors will not begin work for several days. Some lectures will be given us upon Political Economy, or a similar subject, and these will take the place of our usual lessons. Ex. Pres. Hopkins of Williams College will deliver them and we hoped for a treat from so learned and so interesting a man as he is said to be. But today he preached for us, and left a very unfavorable impression, his manner being slow and dull, and the matter of the discourse, being little better than the manner. Perhaps though he may improve upon acquaintance. Miss Hodges a former student is at the College today for a visit. She is a great friend of Jennie Potter, and has seen her quite recently. Says Jennie is very low indeed, can scarcely live two months, yet does not realize her condition in the least, but thinks she is getting well. She has scarcely any voice, and is so weak that she can do nothing whatever for herself- Miss Hodges says also that Geata Swenson has been very ill indeed, threatenedwith typhoid fever. Her friends think it is the result of her hard study, and the recent tax upon her by music lessons and Christmas decorations. She was looking so well and strong when I saw her last, it seems hard to realize that she has been so ill. Perhaps you have heard of this before, but it was news to me- The Springfield Republican of a few days ago contained an account of the death of Mr. Whitman of Westfield, but have not myself seen it yet. I am told he died quite suddenly of paralysis. Ida came right down for Nellie and they went Immediately to Westfield. Otherwise I have heard nothing more of it - It will be a severe blew to Mrs. Whitman, who I fear may not survive him long. She has been quite delicate all winter Nellie said, while her Grandfather hat been even better than usual. The cake has been received, and also the papers, which quite cheer my heart, coming between home letters generally - I think I shall go in town someday this week, and if so will be sureto do your errand. Am quite amused at what you write of Mr. Wells, but knowing Mr. Rogers is fond of a Joke, I think explains what he said in his letter. The young gentleman was totally oblivious of our presence that evening at Mrs. Palms don't you remember? and I for one was a little provoked that he could not be decently polite to strangers: his eyes were only for Mr. Rogers. Does not the latter like his present position that he return to Austin. It would be well for Austin if it could have afine school for girls, but there are already so many mediocre ones, that I should think Mr. R. would scarcely have the heart to try his luck. Now that reviews are over, I think I shall be mere regular in writing, but ah, me, I cannot tell. You know my weakness is not writing in any form. With love to all Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 19, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear Carrie, By the time this reaches you I presume you will be at home, resting after the gaieties of Galveston. I hope you found out something of Etta Rise ,7 ,. It is now almost ss hsrd work for me to write a letter as a composition for I cannot dignify my productions with the name of essay. There is literally nothing to write about. I cannot discourse upon yesterdays sermon as 1 have neither the power nor desire. That is the only variety this week, being...
Show moreVassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear Carrie, By the time this reaches you I presume you will be at home, resting after the gaieties of Galveston. I hope you found out something of Etta Rise ,7 ,. It is now almost ss hsrd work for me to write a letter as a composition for I cannot dignify my productions with the name of essay. There is literally nothing to write about. I cannot discourse upon yesterdays sermon as 1 have neither the power nor desire. That is the only variety this week, being by Prof. Orton in place of the Presi- dent. professor Orton generally keeps us wider awake than the Presi- dent, for he brings home truths which we cannot help hearing even if we soon forget them. We have been informed that Bible classes begins very soon. It will however be voluntary which is a great point. We can also choose our own teachers. I have chosen Miss Lord but do not know whether I caa be in her class. She is a very lovely woman, and is one of my five "admirations." Profs. Hinkle It Van XngenpDr. Avery, Miss Kapp are the others. Moilie Hill has begun Germsn this semester and that makes me perfectly wild overit. You know it has always been my great desire to study it, and it is so hard to have someone in the parlor studying it and not be able. I go around continually trying to pronounce "Ich," "Nicht" and many other words which hsve that peculiarly German sound of ch. I shall not be able to study it for a long time. Why do jou not begin German? There are ever so many good German teachers at home* Mrs. Kupfer and Prof. Hamvasy fee and I know you caaaot help lovlag it. There are so many beautiful things to read la German and so many educated per sous at home to speak it with. Do begin it. The snew isalmost all gone agaia* and the days are again Warm and pleasant. It seems very hard work for it to be cold and we are paid for every cold day by several warm ones, . i - 1 ; that is, warm for a northern winter. You may or may aot have received a note from a friend of mine here, Laura Howe wrote you a note and told me she sent it in which she enquired concerning the number of my brotherow You know the six are a myth and I presume thought her letter (if every received) rather imperti- nent. It was not intended to be so and was written in fun. Answering it may be at your pleasure. Laura G. (middle initial, is reallya freak of Dame Nature. I never saw such a specimen before but we manage to be very good friends. With love and kisses for all Your loving sister. {KMia M. Pease, '75, I send a programme of the string band concert given here last week. ,1871,Feb. 19. It is just s week since the letter to Mamma, which I send with this, was written, and nearly as long since the one lor you was begun. I will finish yours today and send in the morning. I am very sorry that I could not find time to finish these letters and send during the week, for it |is, a longer time than ever before between my letters home. It seems a most discouraging task to write to you, Carrie, for I have such lots of things to say that I can never write them all. Ohi if you were only here to talk to, it would be so very nice. There are two very pleasant girls here from Arkansas. Ihave not known them very well until lately, but like them so much. They are sisters and have always been together, just as we have, and it makes me homesick to see them together having such a loving time. I like the younger one, Mary Hughey, better than any girl I have become acquainted with, and she is, indeed, the only one whom I should care to know after leaving school. Last Friday night I attended one of the Societies in the Hall. They acted several scenes from a story called "Marion Berkly," and did it very well. The story is one of school life. Marion is at a boarding school where they are not allowed to receive boxes from home, and one of her offenses is receiving one.It is done secretly and the girls bring it upstairs themselves and in doing so, drop it on one of the girl's feet and hurt her quite badly. Her foot swells so much that she can not wear her own shoe and stocking and with great diffi- one culty they procure^of the Lady Principal's, without her knowledge . Then they have the table nicely set for a champagne supper, when in comes the 1 Principal. Marion turns the matter off very nicely by asking her why she came so early, that they were going down to invite her up as soon as they were ready. She is pacified by the present of a chicken and cake and before she leaves condescends to drink a glass of champagne with them. It was verytempting, you may be sure, to have all those nice things In view and yet not have any to eat. There were many other nice scenes but I have not room to describe them. I will only say that the gen tlemen looked and did very nicely and could hardly have been told from the "bona fide" article. Between the first and second parts of the entertainzmn t Miss Beach personated the U.S. flag and spoke, "When freedom from her mountain high." She looked perfectly beautiful and her speaking was very goods only she did not knew the piece perfectly.—— I believe I have never written you much about my new room-mate, and now I cannot write of heras that for she told me this morning that she Is to be moved again. I like Miss Woolsey very well, but will be glad to be alone again. She goes on the plan that everything is common and so I find her using my things quite comfortably. My blacking bottle I find quite empty although she has never asked me for permission to use It. I forgot to wind my watch a few nights ago, but wound it in the morning and did not set it, as I did not know th~ right time. Much to my amaaement, about noon, thinking to set it, l\ found it had already been done for me! It seemed rather a cool proceeding on her part. My watch has one peculiarity to itself. It I wear it only half ; , ' ' \ A an hour it will stop, and not move until taken off—but If I leave it on the bureau it never stops. So I am forced to lay it away and use it only asa clock* It is perfectly useless as a watch to be carried about on the per- son. Do you ever go to see Mrs. Grumbles? You have never written me of doing so9 but I wish you would go often. It gives the old lady such pleasure, and when she has so few pleasures, 1 should think you would add to them whenever you can. We have two holidays this week. Washing- ton's birthday, which comes on Wednesday and Thursday Is the day of Prayer for Colleges. The latter can hardly be called a holiday as we must be all the morning in Chapel. And Wednesday Is one of our church fasts. \ It is the first day of Lent. I do not think I shall go to church that day ^ because I have not anything very suitable to wear. Of course we can not attend service during Lent and we have nothing at all tempting to eat which would be a hardship to deny ourselves and so I think of no particular way in which to pass Lent differently from any other time. From this time on to the end of the year I expect to be very busy and fear that I shall not be able to write more than once a week to you all at home. Wilfe love to all, Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 24, 1871
Text: Vassar College. Feb. 24, 1871. Dear Carrie, Your letter with the pattern of the transparency came just in the right time. It came Wed. morning and that day was a holiday, so that I found time enough in the afternoon to make one. I was only about two hours making it, don't you think that was quick to do it? My room begins to look a little more cheerful than it did when you were here. X have put those two little bird pictures which mamma brought sue, into the straw frames the JF res. and...
Show moreVassar College. Feb. 24, 1871. Dear Carrie, Your letter with the pattern of the transparency came just in the right time. It came Wed. morning and that day was a holiday, so that I found time enough in the afternoon to make one. I was only about two hours making it, don't you think that was quick to do it? My room begins to look a little more cheerful than it did when you were here. X have put those two little bird pictures which mamma brought sue, into the straw frames the JF res. and Miss Lyman were in and the two latter I have hadframed in a very simple style called "passe-partout." My two favorites, Prof. Van Ingen ,van Ingen, and Miss Kapp, are in a white thread frame. X have made of perforated board a letter bag which is a very pretty orna- ment but is not a particle of use. The bracket in the corner with the wolict set finishes the ornamental part of my furniture. X want now a larger picture and a colored motto and I hope to get them during the April vacation. X should feel very well contented if you were only here to share my parlor and bedroom. We might have such nice times together in my doay little rooms. I would not give them up for any others except a single room on the secondcorridor and there is no chance of my getting such a room. George W. Curtis has arrived. He came into the Dining room after we were all seated, and if he is at all bashful he must have been somewhat discomposed by the glances given him. There was indeed a great deal of peeping around to see him, for he is very handsome and rather young, and quite a sight to us, shut out from all intercourse with the other sex.— In mentioning the little articles X have in my parlor, I forgot a little frame made of cardboard, In which I have put Papa's photograph. These frames are all the rage here now and as they are very little work and quite pretty I have made several. Until about two weeks beforethe examinations, I had not done one bit of fancy work, but while our classes were being arranged I found some spare time and made some little things, a cover and cushion for my bureau fee. Now 1 find very little time, and if I can only get into the freshman trench class, will have still less. It seems as though some of my letters could not have reached you. I wrote you soon after my return great loag letters telllag of all I had doae while at Bingham ton. You ask of what sewing I did while there and what I had done to my teeth, and I have writtea you all about it loag ago. I only had one tooth filled, but that was a very bad one. There is now nothingof it but the shell, the inner part is of gold. I told you that my blue silk had been made over very prettily and my old brewn altered some, for a school dress, and the calico made and this is all the sewing that I accomplished. I wrote mamma at that time about what I wanted to do about spring clothes but she had never written me anything about them. Please answer my question, for I do not ask any but those I want answered, and do not think that because it is so long after my letters are written that I have forgotten them. Perhaps the reason of your not knowing what I write is that you cannot read my writing, and not that my letters have not reached you. My handwriting is ruined by scribbling so much, but Ishall try and write plainer in future. Do not fail to tell me if you cannot read my scrawling. I am expecting a french letter from you every day. Thanks for the green- not backs. I willAweary you by writing any more at present, it must be a tedious job, trying to decipher this crossed page, but I am very econom- ical with my postage stamps and more than two sheets of this thick paper needs two stamps. When this paper is gone I intend to get french for it is much cheaper in the end. I have my home letters for this week and cannot expect another until next W ed. I wish that you could find time to write oftener. With much love to all, Julie lJulia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 15, 1871
Text: Vassar Collage Jan. IS. 1871. My dear sister, X think you might write to me oftener, if you were her and I at at least home I should write to you three times a dayAaad you do not write even once a w eeki Your last was a great treat and it was a nice iong letter. I don't see how Willie Rogers could ever become handsome. Why, I should as soon think of my growing kaadsoxael U your trunk had not come what did you wear to the hop at Gov. Hamilton's? You speak of John Ho ran. I have...
Show moreVassar Collage Jan. IS. 1871. My dear sister, X think you might write to me oftener, if you were her and I at at least home I should write to you three times a dayAaad you do not write even once a w eeki Your last was a great treat and it was a nice iong letter. I don't see how Willie Rogers could ever become handsome. Why, I should as soon think of my growing kaadsoxael U your trunk had not come what did you wear to the hop at Gov. Hamilton's? You speak of John Ho ran. I have always had such a desire to see him.As near as I can make out from your writing, you say that he is as handsome as a "small" man can be. I supposed from Mrs. Grumble's account of him that he was very tall Indeed. I hope soon to get a letter from you telling of the Hew Years calls. Waa the number of them very great? So many of our callers last year were army people that I should not think you could expect very many. Miss Beach, who 1 have told you about, lives in New York aad said that more calls were made there this year than last. They received sixty more than last New Year's day. What a number they must have had to feed I But they onlygave them cake and coffee. One of my classmates has had to go home. She lives In Ohio*and was staying here during the holidays, when one night the Pres. received a telegram saying that her mother was not expected to live, but not to tell Nannie how sick she was, only have her come home. She started faam the college la the night bat reached home too late—her mother was dead) Isn't it terrible. OhJ Carrie be very careful of Mamma and Papa, for we do not know how long they may be spared to us, aad what would we do without them! It makes me feel so badly when I think that if they or you shouldbe sick I am so far away* I cannot tell whether 1 ought to remain here another year or aot. Z would like to very well, but thea I think that Mamma aad Papa are growing old and we both ought to remain with them. Tell me ought I to remain or go home? But this is a mighty blue letter—perhaps because it is written with an empty stomach, for I did not get up to breakfast this morning. I must tell you the latest name that has been given to Miss Rollins, "the comedy in two parts." I suppose you will see the wit U you remember any- thing about her. The "tower of Babel" has at last... (Remainder of letter is lost, iJulla M. Pease, '75, \ \
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 28, 1872
Text: Vassar College, Jan. 28, 1872. My dear Carrie, I can imagine you and Mamma riding In to Church this morning and I wish today I could make the third In our "carriage ef state." I do long to see you all and I think you might have your pictures taken and send me. The house ought to ,be, photographed and now when the trees are leafless is the time. The ground here is again lightly covered with snow, but he day does not seem at all cold, at least Isewr judging...
Show moreVassar College, Jan. 28, 1872. My dear Carrie, I can imagine you and Mamma riding In to Church this morning and I wish today I could make the third In our "carriage ef state." I do long to see you all and I think you might have your pictures taken and send me. The house ought to ,be, photographed and now when the trees are leafless is the time. The ground here is again lightly covered with snow, but he day does not seem at all cold, at least Isewr judging from the feeling ef the house which Is generally a good ther- mometer of the outdoors atmosphere. This morning, not one in our parlor woke early enough te get dressed for breakfast aad but for the kindness ef friends would new be suffering the pangs of hunger. But one, long te be remembered fer her goodness, sent us some slices of brown bread taken from the table, aad another gave us a box of sardines aad you would have laughed to see us seated about our elegant centre table devouring our breakfast with the aid of a poor little brokea penknife. Just think, I really ate a whole sardine! And X never before would have touched ana with a pair of tongs. Carrie, you had better learn to eat them for they are quitegood. Last aight our class had a sociable In Seciety hall. Nothing in particular had been planned for our entertainment and we simply went to have a good sociable time. Very few were there aad most of us left early. We danced aad played games and the best of all, MUs Backus, a •later of the Professor of that name, read us an amusing little piece called "The Boston Ship." What are you reading now? aad tell me some Texas news if there is any* X do not even know who oar Senators and Representatives are. Will you inform me? I scarcely ever read the papers although such a alee little reading room has lately beea arranged for as. Formerly the periodicals were all kept In the library bat aathe library was open only certain times daring the day, it was inconvenient* so the reading room was made aad Is open at all times. Just now a great many girls are changing their rooms. Miss MUllgan and Birdie Bell have left our room and two now girls have taken their place* One day last week Mrs, Julia Ward Howe waa here visiting Professor Mitchell. She Is very pleasaat looking, and looks much like the pictures of her which we have seen. She talked some time to the teachers but we were not so much honored* 1 supposed I knew something about her, bat whoa the girls questioned mo I found that X could not evea tell whether she was married and remembered nothing at all.My memory must have goae to the four coraers of the earth. X am so glad you have learned to play a good game of whist. Don't forget to leara chess. Remem- ber me affectionately to all who know or care for me. Lovingly Julie* iJulia M. Pease, *7S,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 24, 1872
Text: "Vassar" Jan. 24, 1871. ,1872, My dear Carrie, Your letter lias Just came, and I was somewhat provoked at the length ol it nntll X found out that it was not intentionally so short. I did not expect your letter today and so when my name was called I was too much astonished even to answer, and simply stood and stared. Last Sunday I wrote three letters and when through with them was so com* pletely bereft ol Ideas that X put ott writing my home latter until today, as this would be just...
Show more"Vassar" Jan. 24, 1871. ,1872, My dear Carrie, Your letter lias Just came, and I was somewhat provoked at the length ol it nntll X found out that it was not intentionally so short. I did not expect your letter today and so when my name was called I was too much astonished even to answer, and simply stood and stared. Last Sunday I wrote three letters and when through with them was so com* pletely bereft ol Ideas that X put ott writing my home latter until today, as this would be just aeek since X wrote last. Tonight Dr. Avery is going to give the Seniors a party In her roams. The trustees and teachers will be invited and X presume It will be quite grand. We are much interested because our parlor is next to her room and we can have the benelit of the singing and playing. We also hope to gat a taste af the "good things," lor some ol the waiters will bring us remnants. Dr. Avery believes In keeping early hours and X presume she has suggested the site moon "Germany" which are becoming fashionable now in Hew York. Her party lasts from seven to ten. Have you seen in the papers that we are to be honored bythe presence among us of five Japanese princesses? Their coming has created a great excitement here. My roommate rushes in half a doaen times a day saying, "O, do you know, five Japanese princesses are coming." And the greatest pleasure we can give her is te tell of the latest news ol their royal highnesses. It is now reported that they will be here next week, how true any of the story is we cannot tell. Several girls have said that they will not remain here If the Japaaese come, for they consider them on a level with the negroes. For my part I wish oae would be put la our parlor, as • T•would giveAaa opportunity to leara their language.Last Friday night for the first time la my life, I attended aa Irish ball, bat as a "looker oa la Veaice," The servant girls here have a Society fee**called "Eo Nomine," which meaas I know not what. They gave this ball which was gotten up In fine style. Printed programmes for the dances were as nice as any oae could wish. There Is oae girl here who waited at a table at a bearding house la Saratoga last summer aad excited the sympathy of all the boarders by saylag that she worked out during the summer la order to pay her tui- tion here as a student the rest of the year. Her real positioa here is wait- lag on the table aad making oatwashing bills. She Indeed excites our aager because we do not wish people to think her a representative of Vas- sar College. She is presldeat of the Society and on that eveatful night was floor manager. Some of the girls daaced very well and all were dressed nicely* some In very good taste. They danced the Jig, which seemed to consist of each oaes trying to make his feet go the fastest, and to cut the funniest antics. There was ao order or regularity about it but each daaced oa his owa hook. After watchiag them uatll half past sine we left, having enjoyed the fun very muck. One little girlreally danced beautifully. She daaced a fancy dance for as aad all seemed delighted at oar applause. Yesterday I received a letter from Jeanie Ladd. She appears to like her school very much. Have wrlttea te Grace Pike aad hope soon to hear from her* You do not tell me whether you went te Galveston with the excursionists s please write me all about it* I hope you can prevail upon Etita Kise to make a visit at Wood L*awa} yea weald both enjoy it. 8 you see or hear from her please remember me tt&her, although I was always of small accouat la hereyes* Heaps of love to all from Julie. (Julia M. Pease, »7S,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 2, 1873
Text: Westfleld (Probably Jan. 2, 1873) Dear Carrie, I had fully made up my mind to omit writing to you until I received a letter from you, but I bare relented and again assail your ears with one of my interesting concoctions of trash and small particles of news. Today we have amused ourselves as best we could in the house, for all the morning it rained, causing us to be alarmed lest our anticipated sleighride this afternoon would have to be foregoae. However, the drizzling ceased about noon, and...
Show moreWestfleld (Probably Jan. 2, 1873) Dear Carrie, I had fully made up my mind to omit writing to you until I received a letter from you, but I bare relented and again assail your ears with one of my interesting concoctions of trash and small particles of news. Today we have amused ourselves as best we could in the house, for all the morning it rained, causing us to be alarmed lest our anticipated sleighride this afternoon would have to be foregoae. However, the drizzling ceased about noon, and after our early dinner (the Whitmans stillretain the primitive dinner hour of twelve) Mr. Whitman Jr. brought up a cosy little sleigh drawn by two little ponies and in this Mrs. Whitman, Ida, Nellie and myself joyfully seated ourselves. For about two hours we rode, enjoying ourselves extremely, for the day is very mild. Jan. 5— At this point my letter was left last Friday, and new, back at College, I take It up to finish it. Upon arriving last night I found two letters from home awaiting me. Yours and one from Papa and Mamma. (They twain being one I count their letters as one.)Indeed, after being silent so long, I think you might have favored me with a longer epistle. Perhaps you think that I grudge the time which it takes to peruse a lengthy letter, but If that be the case, you are much mistaken. I shall look for a long, long letter, telling all about the Christmas festivities. All my hopes that my visit to Ida would be gay were in vain. I enjoyed myself very much in a very quiet sort of way. Ida is the most inveterate talker I ever knew, and you know one of my weaknesses is a dislike to excessive talking, unless it is very entertaining. She has a certain set ofstories which are repeated aver and aver again. If at this early age she is so fond of amusing herself In this manner, what will she be when she becomes an old woman. I think I have heard half a dozen times at least, all her doings this summer at Block Island. Then too. In regard to the family matters, she has a way of patting the best foot forward, which, I suppose, is quite proper. Only sometimes it is as much the best foot I seem to be talking rather unkindly of her whose guest I have been; but it is not meant so. I am telling my impressions merely, and these are not so favorable as yours of old. Nellie I like extremely.Mr. Swan (Captain Robert's uncle) takes a great interest In all the College art students, for he professes himself something of a Judge of pictures, and besides, Is one of Prof. Van Ingens best friends. The Satur- day night before I went to Troy he Invited Pattie Thum, Miss Tuttle and myself to accompany Dr. Avery to his house and pass the evening. Of course, with great glee, we all went. The three are ardent admirers of Dr. Avery, and worship at her shrine mast devoutly: I from afar, however. The Doctor ordered a sleigh at five o'clock, an early hour it seemed to me, but such is the custom of this country. The Swans live on Mill Street In a very small house but a most comfortable and homelike one. Twotiny parlors opening together with a miniature greenhouse back of them. Lots of pretty pictures, and books scattered around, and best of all an upright piano, reminding me so forcibly of home. Dr. Avery and Mr. Swan the most sociable of persons; Mrs. Swan a lovely little woman; the children very well behaved a really splendid supper;—you can readily imagine how much we enjoyed ourselves. Professor Van Ingen came and added no little to the gayety. James Beecher brother of Henry Ward B. played whist, and sang comic songs for us; no wonder we hated to have ten o'clock come, for that was the hour at which Dr. Avery had ordered the sleigh. Great was our surprise upon entering the sleigh to findMr. Swan and Professor following us, and suggesting a sleighride. Dr. Avery not objecting away we went, arriving at the gate of Vassar some little time after twelve. I wrote mamma that we went down to Westfield to celebrate Mr. Whitman's seventy sixth birthday. We found the old people perfectly well and apparently very happy in their easy little hame. It is so pleasant for them to have their house on the main st. for they can sit in their bay window and see all the passing, when they do not wish to go oat themselves. They are such nice old people. I quite fell in love with Mrs. Whitman. They both seem to enjoy the society of young people, and are as forbearing as Grandma.Ida, as I have before perhaps Intimated (?) struck me as rather conceited. Little things were always coming up which rather amused me. For Instance we had been In a bookstore for same time while I was looking over new books. I remarked that I enjoyed goings bookstore and examining the books. "Oh!" said she, have bean surrounded by books all my life." Perhaps she thinks there are no books in Texas, but she would find you have read more than she has. Then again, when I asked her to play the piano for me. "Why, you seem quite fond of music, I should think you would take lessens." But Texas is afar off and I presume she considers us savages. Only two or my parlormates are back yet. Miss Pepilton (Ellen E. Poppleton), from Omaha arrived thismorning. The other one, Mary Sheffield, is now seated by the register, feet elevated almost to the level of her head, amusing herself with a navel. Helen Lough the President of our class has the single room in my parlor; she has been quite sick during the holidays and will not return for some time. Miss Swift from Po'keepsie, of whom I will tell you sometime, and Miss Forbes, my roommate, will be back on Monday. Today we have no Chapel or Bible class. I shall spend my afternoon in a useful manner, that is, by sleeping. Having bored you quite long enough for one time, I will now cease. With love to all in abundance. Your sister mustang Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 14, 1873
Text: Vassar — Jan. 14 1872. (i.e. 1873) Dearest Carrie, I have been unusually blessed today by receiving several letters. Your home letters were heartily welcomed, and to show the joy they gave me I sit down immediately to answer yours. I only wish that you had sent, and not destroyed, that letter in which you told all the news of the week of gayety. Between you all, I have received but meagre accounts of your doings ; for each is afraid that possibly something may be repeated to me, as If I would...
Show moreVassar — Jan. 14 1872. (i.e. 1873) Dearest Carrie, I have been unusually blessed today by receiving several letters. Your home letters were heartily welcomed, and to show the joy they gave me I sit down immediately to answer yours. I only wish that you had sent, and not destroyed, that letter in which you told all the news of the week of gayety. Between you all, I have received but meagre accounts of your doings ; for each is afraid that possibly something may be repeated to me, as If I would not be glad to hear more than once what is going on in our "Mountain City." Methinks Milton Swisher must have been crazy toget married a second time; and the girl too, to marry such a disgusting old man, as he has become. And what an amusing account of Mary Reids wedding. From that article one would suppose that she had been one of Austin's belles. It seems that you aroused Susie Towns end to some purpose, for I received a nice long letter from her today. What a talent that family have for acquiring the town gossip, and one would scarcely expect it from them. She writes that it, is reported Miss Augusta Palm is to marry Mr. Blackburn. Do you think there is a particle of truth in the statement? Miss Augusta has been disposed of so many times by the "They say" family that I pay little attention now to such dispositions. Do theTownsend girls have any particular admirers? I would so like to find someone to tease Susie about, now that George Graham Is out of the question. Are you not down in the depths of despair about German declensions ? I supposed you would be, by this time. I expect to have a tug next semester, for Miss Kapp has no such word as "difficult" in her vocabulary. To her every thing is easy, hence she thinks it is the same with us, sad piles on the lessons. Aunt Maria has lately written me a nice letter, as usual. She says she has not heard a word from you since you reached Texas; neither has Aunt Carrie. The latter feels much hurt about it, as I should think she might. Custom, I supposed, demanded that theguest inform the former host of her sale arrival at home. What a plesaant time you must have had on Papa's birthday! He, of course, was as unsuspecting as usual. Next summer we must give Mamma one. But how can we ever conceal the preparations from her watchful eyes. I think perhaps our January thaw is beginning, for the day is very warm and the snow begins to melt. I hope there will not be a regular thaw, however, but that the snow will go away gradually. There is so much that the road will become almost Impassable on account of the mud. Don't you find it too cold and windy to ride horseback much? I am sorry to confess it, but today I... (Letter Is Incomplete.)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 1, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Jan. 19, 1872. (1873) My dear Carrie, The other girls in the parlor are dressing for Chapel, but I am ahead of them having made one toilette suffice for the day. An unaccount- able (?) fit of laziness seised me this morning, for which reason, I (to use a Vassarism) cut breakfast, silent time, and Bible Class. Do you greatly object to slang In your letters received? I knew Papa and Mamma do and I try to use very little In writing, but sometimes a slangword is the best one for...
Show moreVassar College. Jan. 19, 1872. (1873) My dear Carrie, The other girls in the parlor are dressing for Chapel, but I am ahead of them having made one toilette suffice for the day. An unaccount- able (?) fit of laziness seised me this morning, for which reason, I (to use a Vassarism) cut breakfast, silent time, and Bible Class. Do you greatly object to slang In your letters received? I knew Papa and Mamma do and I try to use very little In writing, but sometimes a slangword is the best one for expressing an Idea. Carrie Norton once. In a letter to her mother, used the word "smash" In the Vassar sense. Her mother, poor woman, was so much astonished and horrified that I believe she had serious thoughts of taking the poor girl from such contaminating influence. You may be sure, Carrie has never since dared to write In any but the most proper manner. How do you wear your hair now-a-days ? The girls here think that the nearer the crown of the head the hair can be put the better it is. Mine causes me some trouble, but it Is growing fast and will soon be long enough to make a coil without any additional help frommy switch. Those old fashioned high back combs are all the rage just now. Hasn't Mamma one she used to wear? Just put that on, and you will be exactly a la mode- Friday night Deltans were amused by the reading of "She Stoops to Conquer." Among the number of readers, your devoted sister was one. Hastings was the character assigned me. Delta has been exceedingly considerate towards me, giving me only readings to do. If she only will not give me anything to write, I shall not care what I do. Last night our Sophmore class gave its dramatic entertainment. The faculty have recently made it a rule that each class and each societycan give but one dramatic affair each semester. This was done because they thought we spent entirely too much time upon arranging costumes and learning parts. But they have made a mistake, more time is spent upon the one, now, than used to be upon all for the plays must needs be much finer. To ours, last night, each parson was allowed to invite two. Of course all classes were represented, and to our credit be it said, that every one who went enjoyed herself. Fannie Buffington had one of the principal parts, which she took admirably. The play, Caste, was not a very good one, but yet was quite amusing— I am dreadfully hungry andwish it ware home fare which I shall get at dinner time. Do manage, Carrie, to write me at least once a weak, can't you? The other day I received a letter from Sarah Pease. She desired her love sent you and hoped soon to hear from you. She has been so long answering my letter than you- I shall not trouble myself to write to her very soon. With love to all "enquiring friends" your little sister Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 24, 1873
Text: Vassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not...
Show moreVassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not that I do not like Literature in itself, but I never can muster up enough courage to recite in class, and essays—but nothing need be said in that point. Your letter this week reached me the same day with my other home letter. Owing to some mistake in the mails it came up in the evening with a mail which never comes from the South. Isn't immediately to Po'keepsie for the copies of "Undine" thinking possibly some stationery might have them, but found there were none in town, so now I have ordered them from New York city. Monday I think they will make their appearance, so In less than two weeks from this time you can get them. All next semester we translate from the Reader, but in the Junior year we shall read Schiller's Wallenstetn. By thattime, perhaps, you will be ready for "Faust." Snow, snow, snow At morn, at noon and night Jan. 24, 1873 - 2 And oh how it filleth one's Soul with woe To view the pitiless sight J (A new version of Hood!) But really it seems as If it would never cease to snow. When I was little I could not realize that an avalanche of snow was such a terrible thing as travellers aad books made eat, but new, since seeing so much of it, I can understand all its turns. It is a wander to me that more persons are net killed by the snow slides from roofs of buildings, especially in cities. Even here, we are started many times a day by terrific crashing noises, whichtell us that the roof Is freeing itself of its heavy lead The slide even shakes the side of the house. Anna Dickenson Is going to lecture In Po'keepsie next Friday night. I hope to hear her, for I am very desirous to hear a woman lecture, never having done so. I only wish you could be here then, for your tastes are In the woman's rights' line. You ask my opinion in regard to the disposing of your hoarded money. I cannot advise you, but would you not prefer to get something more especially for year self ? I knew you have always had a desire for a billiard table, and Indeed it would be charming to have one, but I am not sure that yea would be satisfied with this.Yet is is very glee. One of Clove's friends owned one, which he used to bring down to Aunt's. Then he, Will and Clave would spend hours playing. It consists of pegs, which can be fastened to any extension table, and cord which is wound around them, forming the railing to prevent the balls from rolling off. Of course, then, there can be no pockets, but ladles are not often very successful in using them. The balls, and cues are like these of other sets, and the counters are somewhat like those of Msique. I think it would be a good plan to send for more particulars. And so Mrs. Ward has turned up again. I am glad she survived the old Col. and hope she mayfind a little property left. Tell me all you hear about the family please. Seems to me, there are quantities of nice young men, strangers, in Austin. I only hope they will net all have "vamoosed" before next summer. In a note from Mr. Swenson, written last fall but net received till a few days since, he invited me to come sometime and see them. So I hope they have at last forgiven me. But I much doubt If Mrs. Swenson has: it makes one feel rather uncomfortable to think that somebody believes you have done very wrong, don't you find It so? Here endeth this epistle—(I do set mean to be sacrellgious.) Lovingly, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 14, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 14. 1874. Dearest Carrie, Your letter which I have been expecting all the week came today, and was received with a hearty welcome. But I feel ready to scold you soundly for not giving me some account of your doings during Christmas week and afterwards. Mamma as well as Papa left all the news and accounts the holidays to you, and now between you all not even bare facts have reached me; and I had hoped for a brilliant description from one, at least. Do tell me what people do and...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 14. 1874. Dearest Carrie, Your letter which I have been expecting all the week came today, and was received with a hearty welcome. But I feel ready to scold you soundly for not giving me some account of your doings during Christmas week and afterwards. Mamma as well as Papa left all the news and accounts the holidays to you, and now between you all not even bare facts have reached me; and I had hoped for a brilliant description from one, at least. Do tell me what people do and say, since I cannot be there to see and hear. We haven't yet begun fully to realize that there are twelve whole weeks before us until spring vacation, and consequently have not yet become hopelessly blue. Lessons with me, though, have not gone very well since my return, and unless my luck changes soon, I may get the "dumps", a favorite word with my next door neighbor and classmate, Clements. I wish your dream had been a reality and that you were here in the flesh rooming with me In a pretty room. Oh, Carrie, next summer seems so far away, and wish to be with you all again at Wood-Lawn is so great- But you will think that I am in a fearfully homesick mood, whereas It is not the case. I have merely been wading through the snow for a half hour, whichis not particularly inspiriting; and having hanging over my head the writing something for the Theta, paper on Friday night. I am glad you liked "Off the Skelligs". I suppose the writer's name was In the book. It Is written by Jean Ihgelow, an English woman. Miss Broughton has a new book out, "Nancy" which Is said to be a bright and piquant story. I want to read it, and hope it Is not quite as lovesick as "Red as a rose," etc. Do you remember when we read that, and how long ago it seems? Please send me that chorus, "God be merciful unto us". We must have it in Choral class, and I think it is scarcely worth while to get another..The snow has reached you in advance of us. Today it has begun, and from all appearances will continue no one knows how long. However we cannot complain of the cold this winter. Indeed the complaint is all on the other side, for I hear these northern people saying almost dally, "How I wish it would become cold". This warm weather out of season is not conducive to good health; so I, with the others, ought, I suppose, to be thankful that It is coming to a close. U only the sleighing had come during vacation, so that I might have had another ride after Dr. Allison's fast horses. By the way, Josie Buffington has promised to come over here for Founder's Day, and intends to bring with him two of his College friends, Harry Whitney and Charlie Craik. That will be very nice for us, but under such circumstances I will need a new dress. Do you think Papa would let me have a light silk? Such a thing would be needed next year, and I might just as well have it now while goods are cheaper. I am going to send to New York for some samples, and will send for some of silk and even If I do not get a dress, no harm will be done. These boys have sent word that they will come, but if they change their minds, I shall not bother myself about a dress. Give my love to Mrs. Hunt, if she is still with you, and tell her that I hope to havethe pleasure of sharing her visit, next time. Please excuse half sheets of paper. They are filling up my desk, so I must put them to some good use, and I can find no better than filling and sending them to you. Do, Carrie dear, write me often. I know how very hard it is to write when at our house; but remember the days when you were alone at Troy, and then see if you have the heart to let me go a week without one of your dear letters. With heaps of love and kisses, the latter I hope may make the trip in safety, Your fond sister, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 25, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 25. 1874. My dear Sister, We seem to be a letter writing parlor this morning, for two of the girls are already writing and now I will begin, and make the third. Wouldn't it be nice if this lovely bright morning I could be with you going to our own little church! Last night Dr. Avery invited Pattie Thum, Miss Hamlin, Abbie F. Hamlin, a cousin of the Swans, Fannie Swan, and myself up to her room to meet Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Dr. ,Charles J., and Mrs. Hinkle ,Hinkel, and their...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 25. 1874. My dear Sister, We seem to be a letter writing parlor this morning, for two of the girls are already writing and now I will begin, and make the third. Wouldn't it be nice if this lovely bright morning I could be with you going to our own little church! Last night Dr. Avery invited Pattie Thum, Miss Hamlin, Abbie F. Hamlin, a cousin of the Swans, Fannie Swan, and myself up to her room to meet Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Dr. ,Charles J., and Mrs. Hinkle ,Hinkel, and their daughter were also there, so we had a very pleasant evening. I wonder that Dr. Avery even pays me any attention for I go to see her very seldom, not because I do not like to, but because I am very sensitive about going where I am not wanted. We played cards. Dr. Hinkle, being my partner, and a most amusing one. Then we were served to oranges and cake, which we girls of course enjoyed. Dr. Avery's successor comes here the first of February, but Miss Avery will remain here until March! then she goes to her work out inDenver. You have no idea how much all the Swans think of Mamie Roberts. Fannie received a letter from Mamie not long ago, and in her delight came right down to show me the letter. Since then she has received another containing a picture of herself with the baby. Mamie looks forty years old in it, or as she says, "like the last of pear time" and the baby, too, is wretched. Dr. Avery, too, in very load of Mamie, and Mr. Bucher of Po'keepsie who met her, has taken quite a fancy to her. Mamie writes that they are coming East in the summer, and hope then to have their post changed to a pleasanter. Mamma mentions in her letter that Mr. Blackbura is soon to be "joined to a I aim". I am half dying (rather stony expression, is it not?) to know to which one. I cannot reconcile myself to Miss Augusta marrying a man so much younger than herself, and yet she is the only one who is good enough for him. And then, from what Miss Augusta said last summer about marrying the man who had waited long and patiently, I supposed she was going to accept one of her lovers of longer standing. Do set mycuriosity at rest, and not give such very vague hints another time. Yesterday afternoon the Caecelia Society gave its first concert of the season, and gave it as a matintee, you see. Professor Bitter gave a short sketch of Robert Schumans life and compositions, and all the pieces played and sang were by that composer, the concert being dignified by the name of the "Schumaa Matinte". Your little "Lotus Flower" was sung very sweetly by Miss Jacobs, one of those sisters who know Papa's cousin, Mrs. Moody of Springfield. The little pinfor my eyeglasses has beea received, for which I thank you very much. It is very pretty and just what has always beea needed for "dress-up" occasions. I have never seen them used here; the girls have a way of fastening their glasses to a chain and putting them behind the ear. This pin is a vast improvement, I think. Haven't you begun taking singing lessons yet? I am so sleepy and dull now, that I must stop writing and try and get wakened up by a short walk, I wish it were with you, but wishes are useless, for "if wishes werehorses," etc. Give my love to Mrs. Hunt, and other friends who may inquire for me. With love to Papa and Mamma and yourself. Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 10, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 10. 1874. Dearest Carrie, What to say about the news your last letter contains, I do not know. I suppose congratulations are the thing, but they are not In my line any more than yours, and Instead of saying like you, "How do you do?" I would say, "How do you feel? " Dear little sister, If you love him and are happy, I am happy with you. Besides, I like George right well, and believe with him that he will get the dearest and best little woman the world contains...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 10. 1874. Dearest Carrie, What to say about the news your last letter contains, I do not know. I suppose congratulations are the thing, but they are not In my line any more than yours, and Instead of saying like you, "How do you do?" I would say, "How do you feel? " Dear little sister, If you love him and are happy, I am happy with you. Besides, I like George right well, and believe with him that he will get the dearest and best little woman the world contains. I have longed so very much to be with you during the Christmas Festivities; it seems such an age since I have spent a Christmas at home, and yet one more must be passed in this far off land. But withme this has been about as pleasant a vacation as I have had for some time. All the Buffington family are very nice and friendly, taking me at once as one of them, and there were many pleasant people in Kittanning whom I met. All were anxious to know if I had lost my heart while away, but I am happy to say I brought it back in a sound condition, in spite of the many attractive persons of the masculine persuasion whom I met. A cousin ol Fannie's, Grier Orr, pleased me very much, being older than most of the Kittaaalag beaux. He is a lawyer and considered quite smart, but unfortunately for him he was left with such a fortune that he has never beea compelled to lilt a finger for his own support. He is a confirmed bachelor, living with sister, a most lovely lady, and his old father and mother.Then I not an amusing man, Mr. Neale, who has spent a great deal of time in Germany, and is continually recounting his adventures while there. The dancgin men were quite numerous and much as they are in all places. Fannie Buff, has an ardent admirer at home. Dr. Milter Allison. I think I never saw a man so completely infatuated unless it is Mr. George. I don't know, but I am almost sure that he has proposed to Fan and been refused. At say rate, he is formal and almost cold whenever she Is about, trying, you knew, to appear utterly unconscious of her existence. He is a very large man, very handsome with dark hair and grey eyes, very good In his profession it is said, but yet Fannie says she can not givehim the one thing he wants. I still hope she will sometime change her mind, for I am very much pleased with him. He took me out to the sleighing party one night, and during a four or live hour's ride alone with a man one becomes somewhat acquainted, if both are not very reserved. Dr. Allison is a little like Everard Eggleston, being very proud and not given to humbling himself in the least: Indeed he is sometimes quite cynical. He has a sister with whom I was very much delighted. Our little stay in Philadelphia was very much pleasanter than I had anticipated. Mrs. Marshall had invited some young people to meet us at her house, and with music and card playing the time went off quickly. I never expect to see any of thepeople again, yet shall carry away very pleasant recollections of them all; especially of Mrs. Marshall's nephew, Ross Brodie. New Year's morning Mrs. Buffington gave me a little book of Quotations. It was very kind of her and quite unexpected. Mamma and Papa's present is a very nice one, as it will enable us to get a few new books every year, don't you think so? I don't know that I have told you what a gay week our last one In Kitttanning was. I was out until twelve and after every night except Saturday, and then we had a sort of eucher party at the house. Have reached the bottom of my page and so many other letters to write that I must close.Do write often, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 31, 1875
Text: Vassar. Jan. 31. 1875 Dear Carrie, I wish you would be satisfied this week to receive no letter from me, but knowing you would not, and having sent merely a postcard last week, do not dare to repeat the process. Received this week the papers from home containing the accounts of the Queen Mab entertainment, but I am anxious to hear from you a personal account, and also of the Governor's reception which Mamma merely mentioned in her last. Our reviews have been lengthened, making ournew...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 31. 1875 Dear Carrie, I wish you would be satisfied this week to receive no letter from me, but knowing you would not, and having sent merely a postcard last week, do not dare to repeat the process. Received this week the papers from home containing the accounts of the Queen Mab entertainment, but I am anxious to hear from you a personal account, and also of the Governor's reception which Mamma merely mentioned in her last. Our reviews have been lengthened, making ournew semester begin a week later. Have written for the studies Chemistry, German, Phiseology, and Natural Philosophy, Music and Drawing. As yet have received no answer, but hope that "silence gives consent" and that my suit has prospered with our worthy Faculty. The first and last studies are only half, so that my work will net be greater than this semester, especially as I have risen from position of Vice to President of our chapter, and so will have nothing to do. Not long ago Mrs. Livermore lectured here, but I believe I wrote you of It at the time. I rack my brains to think of something to tell you and can find nothing, neither can the most gossippy of my parlor-mates tell me anything. Therefore with my best love I bid you adieu, hoping that February will bring me a more fluent pen than its dying predecessor has done - J.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 17, 1875
Text: Vassar. Jan. 17 - '75 Dear Carrie, That postal at Cincinnati was never written, for want of the card. You know I forgot to take any from St. Louis and none could be procured on the cars - The trip was as comfortable as could be expected, when the weather was so cold. The conductor you spoke of was extremely kind, being much of a "ladies' man" he told me - Indeed everyone along the way was so kind that if I had not before believed in the "milk of human kindness" I...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 17 - '75 Dear Carrie, That postal at Cincinnati was never written, for want of the card. You know I forgot to take any from St. Louis and none could be procured on the cars - The trip was as comfortable as could be expected, when the weather was so cold. The conductor you spoke of was extremely kind, being much of a "ladies' man" he told me - Indeed everyone along the way was so kind that if I had not before believed in the "milk of human kindness" I should now be compelled to do so. Had not the slightest difficulty in being excused for tardiness - Before I asked for it Miss Terry handed me an excuse. If I had been a month late I do not doubt but it would have been the same, so great is her devotionto the Class of '75. Miss Terry looks well this Year, and says her health is good, perhaps that is one reason why she is so particularly amiable. Your cards were received, and also the papers containing the marriage announcement - And every day since I have been expecting a letter from you. Thinking you would not remain long in St. Louis, I wrotehome merely, and am glad now that I did not waste a letter on St. L. Found all my Class back and hard at work - The first night of my arrival a rehearsal had been arranged, in which Miss Kapp was to take my part if I had not come. And every day since there were rehearsals, sometimes two or three. Friday night the play came off, and very successfully, the audience say, and I shouldthink from the peals of laughter with which it was received - Several times we were compelled to stop until the room was quiet before continuing our speeches. The costumes were all good, and my satin greatly admired. The entertainment proved so satisfactory that I think Miss Kapp will feel like try- ing again. But we actors comfort ourselves with the thought that we will next time be audience.Dear, I am homesick for you today, and for the dear father and mother. 'Till now I have had no time for thinking and could not realise that I had really left home again. I hope Mamma is well, and that the excitement has not used her up - It seems hard to return to such cold weather. The thermometer says 10° and it is still growing colder. Every thing goes on runners, andI think I shall have to have some attached to my feet, or I cannot keep myself safe, for I have already had several falls- Two or three days ago Mrs. Livermore visited Prof. Mitchell and in the evening was persuaded to give us a talk. Her subject was "what shall we do with our daughters". We were all delighted with her and what she said, for all the opinions which she expressed that evening we could heartily second. Nothing was said about suffrage, in which subject many of us differ from her. She thinks, as who does not, that every girl should have some aim, and some means by which to support herself in time of need. The few of us poor women could eke out a livelihood If necessary - Randolph sent me a copy of his poem, and the poor letter travelled from the College to Texas and back again. Do write some and tell me about every one - Love to all - Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 25, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Jan. 25. 1871. Dear Carrie, Every time 1 think of you (and that is nearly all the time) I think what a little angel you are, and how cross and bad 1 used to be sometimes to you. Why are you so good and smart? How do you manage to be so? X never realised before 1 came here how very selfish 1 was. 1 suppose because you were all so kind and good to me at home that you excused everything from me, but now it seems as though there was nothing at all to me but selfishness and conceit...
Show moreVassar College, Jan. 25. 1871. Dear Carrie, Every time 1 think of you (and that is nearly all the time) I think what a little angel you are, and how cross and bad 1 used to be sometimes to you. Why are you so good and smart? How do you manage to be so? X never realised before 1 came here how very selfish 1 was. 1 suppose because you were all so kind and good to me at home that you excused everything from me, but now it seems as though there was nothing at all to me but selfishness and conceit. When X go home X shall try very hard and not let my wicked temperget the better of me. Here there is no cauae for getting angry because X am not intimate enough with any person and so the selfishness shows out plainer than it ever did before. But don't say a word against this in your letters, for it Is a good thing for me occasionally to see my badness. X have received several Austin papers, but from whom I do not know. The handwriting is certainly none of our family's and it is not C.C.A., and X cannot imagine who they are from; but do not care, so that X receive them. Susie Towns end wrote me that she had seen in an Austin paper that Mr. Swancoat t? , was building, or was going to, a house to be called the "Austin Atheneum," on the plan ofcity houses, with gas, hot and cold water and heated by steam. And that this was to be built on know College Hill. What do you know of it? and what is it intended for. I don't A the meaning of the word "Atheneum" but suppose it to be a place like the Hartford oae and I can't tee that they need hot and cold water, and where is the gas to come from? Austin must have become very much more of a city than It was when I left it, to have arrived at the dignity of gas, or perhaps one of those gas wells has been discovered? The Republican said thst within the last twelve months, one thousand buildings had been put up in Austin; I wonder if they counted all the little negro huts In to makethe number and some chicken houses too I expect. The Binghamton girls and myself have had a pleasure which not very many here have had; and that pleasure was the being present during Faculty meeting. Every Monday afternoon the faculty meet together, and at the last one the three young ladies and myself were called down; it was our being called for about the same affair, our going away for the holidays, andAwas a great surprise, for the Pres. had said before that he would not mention the sub- ject again. It was all Miss JLymans doing I am sure, for she is the most stern woman I think I ever saw. When we have all been told to be very quiet and not talk at all when we pass her doorfor she was very sick and could not bear any noise, it was a surprise to find her in faculty meetings but as some girl said, if she knew she were going to die within an hour, she would still go to facility meeting. But she is really very near the grave and we ought not to make the going down to it any harder for her. Perhaps you have seen in a New York paper the notice of a lecture by one of the Vassar teachers. Miss Swasey £wayae, the elocution teacher went down to N.Y. and delivered a lecture. I don't remember the name it given to but it was about women; what they had done Irom the earliest ages, andhow sometimes they have been superior to men in reso- lution and courage. We all thought that it would be very good, but Miss Beach said that her father attended, and he wrote her that the hall where Miss Swusey lectured was no larger than ours at the Colie^, that there ol were only sixty persons in attendance and^those many looked as though they could not afford to pay the price of admittance, one dollar, and so were probably there by invitation. It is too bad that she did not succeed lor she was intending to make lecturing her business. 1 lease look among my papers in my bureau drawer and if you can find it send the pattern of a transparency tohang in the window. I have at home a very pretty pattern of a cross with leaves and flowers about it, and want it now to make one for my window. I am almost sure that the pattern is with my iraps in one of the drawers of my "yellow bureau." There is splendid sleighing now and tonight the freshman class have a sleighride; they expect to have a grand time, but 1 do not envy them at all because the night is bitter cold. It seems sometimes as though our time was entirely wasted in try- ing to learn Latin. Today we learned one little iact, which was, the exact meaning ol the word "veto." When the Pres. writes "veto" on a bill it is the same assaying "I forbid," lor it is the Latin word meaning that. I presume you knew all about it belore, but I did not. All the good though that Latin is expected to do us is to discipline the mind, but mine can never be disciplined* As Miss Lord* our Latin teacher said, the other day, here they intendAto make us think, lor nothing is excused which results from thoughtlessness or forgetfulness. X shall write to Fapa and will now close. This letter has been in my desk for several days, and today have received letu^rs from home and find answers to some of my questions, but I cannot afford to write my letter over. With much love Julie ,Julia M. Fease, 'TSj
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 31, 1871
Text: Janvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je croyais que j'cssaleraic de le fa Ire. Je sals que ma lettre sera remplie de fautes, mais j'espère que la prochaine sera écrite mieux. Car ne répondrez-vous pas cette lettre en français? J'ai une nouvelle compagne de chambre, Mademoiselle Woolaey par nom.Janvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je...
Show moreJanvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je croyais que j'cssaleraic de le fa Ire. Je sals que ma lettre sera remplie de fautes, mais j'espère que la prochaine sera écrite mieux. Car ne répondrez-vous pas cette lettre en français? J'ai une nouvelle compagne de chambre, Mademoiselle Woolaey par nom.Janvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je croyais que j'cssaleraic de le fa Ire. Je sals que ma lettre sera remplie de fautes, mais j'espère que la prochaine sera écrite mieux. Car ne répondrez-vous pas cette lettre en français? J'ai une nouvelle compagne de chambre, Mademoiselle Woolaey par nom. Avez-vous jamais lu "Little Women"? Mile. Woolsey est tant comme "fori t? Elle dit que sa pins grande douleur depuls sa naissanee a été, qu'elle n'6tait pas un garçon. Elle a l'air d'un garçon, et elle agie comme un garçon. Mais Je ne peux vous dire de lui en fran^ais et J'attendrai jusqu'à ce que j'écrirai en anglais. Mademoiselle Kapp notre lnstltutrice française rirait, de bon coeur, je prenne, si elle verrait cette lettre. Je trouve que depuis lepremier Janvier J'ai écrit sept lettres a ma maison et Je n'ai reçu que dix lettres de ma maison, quand il y a trols personnes pour écrire a moi. "Comment est-ce pour haut?" comme ma compagne de chambre dirait. Cette lettre est presque le plus stupide que j'ai Jamais écrit. Je crois si grasse que Je puis a peine voir. Mes joues sont très grasses. Quelqu'un m'a dit qu'il est parceque je bois tant de lait, et je pense quecela est aussi le raison pourquoi J'ai si sommeil. Je ne boirai pas du lait encore mais je prendrai du thé. Ma premiere interrogation vient ce matin a onze heure et cinq minutes, et j'en ecrira a maman. Ne monte pas cette lettre a quelqu'un, mais reponde bientôt. Donne mon amour a chaque personne a la maison et accepte beau- coup pour toi-meme. Pense souvent a moi. Julie M. Pease {Julia M. Pease, *75j
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 7, 1871
Text: Vassar Collage Jan. 7, 1871. My dear Carrie, I am so lssy and stupid today that I simply write to yon to "let you know that I am well and hope you are the same." Tell Papa I intended to com? back on time and it was through no fault of mine that I came back a day late. Uncle asked Clara ,? , fc Will Robinson to engagethe express to take me to the depot Wednesday morning but there was seme misunder- standing and it did not come In time, so I was left, and had to remain until another...
Show moreVassar Collage Jan. 7, 1871. My dear Carrie, I am so lssy and stupid today that I simply write to yon to "let you know that I am well and hope you are the same." Tell Papa I intended to com? back on time and it was through no fault of mine that I came back a day late. Uncle asked Clara ,? , fc Will Robinson to engagethe express to take me to the depot Wednesday morning but there was seme misunder- standing and it did not come In time, so I was left, and had to remain until another day. One of my parlor mates is not back yet. The rest of us are settled down again. Carrie, I want you to learn to play chess weU for Marc says he never saw a woman who could play a good game andyou can disappoint him. Be sure and learn. The girls here who take riding lessons learn to leap, and I advise you to do the same, that Is If you can Induce our little ponies to do so. I am afraid Frince will be averse to it, for I have myself tried him over small ditches, not poles, and he did not like it. It is dark and I will close. Forgive this poor scrawl fc accept much love from your sister Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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