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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 18, 1871
Text: Vassar College, June 18, 1871. Dear Carrie, This is our last Sunday at Vassar. It is now raining very hard and I fear the rain will prevent many persons from coming out to hear the Baccalaureate* We will have the full benefit of it, though, and as it will be long and after It, the Fresident addresses the seniors, I presume we will be quite tired* Our examinations passed off very well. There was little company in any of the classes, and in mine theretry and finish it* Last Tuesday, while all...
Show moreVassar College, June 18, 1871. Dear Carrie, This is our last Sunday at Vassar. It is now raining very hard and I fear the rain will prevent many persons from coming out to hear the Baccalaureate* We will have the full benefit of it, though, and as it will be long and after It, the Fresident addresses the seniors, I presume we will be quite tired* Our examinations passed off very well. There was little company in any of the classes, and in mine theretry and finish it* Last Tuesday, while all waited anxiously, the names of the next yesrs Freshman class were read In Chapel. Mine was net among the number although that class (75) Is my class* I was behind in Algebra. If I had only known how easily I could make up Algebra I would have done so before the examinations, because Wednesdsy afternoon, Thursday and Friday I studied at spare moments and passed. So now I am Freshman, even If my name has not been read off, but I will have to wait until next year before enter- ing the class. We drew our rooms Friday.As I drew with the "preps," my room is not a very good one. It is an inside double room on the same corridor as I am on now. There are **piles" of people In the College now. The classes of *68 - '69 meet together this year. I think I never saw a much homelier set than the Akimnae, but then they are said to be very talented. Last night there was a concert. The girls did very nicely and I think everyone was pleased. Tonight there will be an address by one of the Alumnae and Wednesday is Commencement. Your birthday is past, Carrie, and you are twenty. I wish I could have been with youand have seen my little Carrie as she passed from the "teens." I want to hear about your presents aad how you liked them. How are you going to have your black grenadine made? All ruffles and over skirts, I suppose, as they are always made. One of our graduates this year, will never wear aa overskirt, but she is small and looks nicely without. She Is a great naturalist and wears short hair and no over skirts I presume so as to more easily catch butterflies and snakes, I was very glad to receive Lllla Grahams letter and have already aaswered it. I am disgusted with dressmaking since I received my white alpaca. I wrote you that at Christmas I left it at Aunt Mferia's to be trimmed and have aa overskirt made, and Miss Gray was to do the work without asking much. Instead of having Miss Gray do the work Aunt sent it to a dress maker, and everything together cost eleven dollars-- making and new alpaca. She would have made a new waist but I protested against it. The dress looks very nicely but I would not have had it touched II I had known Aunt would send It to the dress maker. Our parlor is a most forlorn looking place. The pictures are down and the trunks stand- ing half packedwith many things strewn on the floor. X must go now and finish packing. With love Julie. iJulia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 4, 1871
Text: Vassar Callage, June 4, 1871. Dearest Carrie, I am beginning my letter te yen this morning so that I may have the afternoon for a nice long nap. Our evening Chapel services have been changed so that we may take our exercise after tea and before Chapel. It is much nicer so, because the day is very warm for walking. This Is the first Sunday of the month but it was so warm that I did net go In te church. We have to ride In an omnibus which is generally crowded and it Is not verypleasant. Did I...
Show moreVassar Callage, June 4, 1871. Dearest Carrie, I am beginning my letter te yen this morning so that I may have the afternoon for a nice long nap. Our evening Chapel services have been changed so that we may take our exercise after tea and before Chapel. It is much nicer so, because the day is very warm for walking. This Is the first Sunday of the month but it was so warm that I did net go In te church. We have to ride In an omnibus which is generally crowded and it Is not verypleasant. Did I write you that the last time I went In the omnibus went so far down In the mud that we all had to get out and walk seme distance? The Pres. gave us this morning a very long and, I presume, a stupid sermon. I say presume, because I could not keep my mind on what the Pres. was saying aad I hardly remember a thing which he said. You speak of attending the tableaux given by the society of our church at the Opera House aad have never told me before that there was as an Opera House such a placeAln Austin. Is It a thing sprung up In a aight like the ancient bean* or has one el our old halls been rechristened? I wish X could see Msj. Evans. Can't youby some means procure a photograph aad send me? If X remember Mr. Brittain well, his hair would not require much friaalng to make it resemble a fashionable dandy of the present time. Does he laugh as much as formerly? Do you remember the day he came out te call with his sister and the lemonade we passed them? Tau did net tell me who teok you to the hop, aad If it had not been fer Mamma's thoughtfuiness X should have been left In Ignorance upon that important point. iNaaaie? , X wish Mamie Hopkins would write to me. Ploase tell her so, and ask Carrie Haynie ,? , if she can find time to write ma occasionally. Do you ever see old Mrs. Grumbles and hor "gude man." The old lady hasnot written to me for a long* long time. Floase give nay love to hor and the Maj. whan you see them. Speaking of sending love reminds ma that Connie Smith wished me to sand hers to you. She has Invited me to visit her immediately altar school doses and I presume that 1 shall stay a day or so In New York before going on to Conn. 1 had rather not because it will be very warm and rather troublesome doing so, but Connie does not like it because X did not visit her In the spring, and Florence Smith wishes me totcome and see her this summer at Now Port. Will you ask Mamma If she thinks X had better do so? Our reviews are going to bo very hard. In Latin wereview an Oration of Cicero each day until we finish what we have read, and I presume that we will have four days far reviewing tho two books of Virgil which we have been reading this spring. I wish you were reading Virgil with us. I am sure you would like It. Tha story Is very Interesting and tha descriptions are so beautiful. I am really beginning to like Latin. I suppose because X can understand it a little. French reviews are hard. Miss Kapp asks all the little rules and X fear X should not do very well If she asked me many question. But she seldom calls on me to recite. X do not know why. Our Frenchclass is very largo, there are aver fifty scholars In it* When Mademoiselle Slmonds was here the girls tsted to left her class for ours* She was so cross* Have X told yon that Mile, left College? We were all so glad to get rid of her* around the neck In wearing the chemises you made for me I find that tine bandsAare rather small to be comfortable Will you make the others larger? I think that I sent you the length around those which I wear now* There have been®* good many cases of small~po* In Poughkeepsie and Dr. Avery thought that we all should be vaccinated. As it Is a great many years since mine took I have been vaccinated again. It Is several days since, but as yet it hasnot begun to take. The Dr. thought that it would because the mark on my arm Is so slight. The measles are in Poughkeepsie and it is feared they will reach the College. Isn't It fortunate I da not have them to dread again. I want to play "Tam a shanter" and hear you play "Wandering Jew." 1 wish I was home. \ . goodnight with love Julie (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 10, 1872
Text: Vassar College. June 10, 1872. My dear Carrie, Since I did not write home Sunday, I fear I shall not have much time now for a long letter. The reviews have come and in Geometry it is pretty hard as we take a book for a lesson. The other things are not as bad and so we manage to get along. I am so sorry you have been sick. Bilious attacks are so very ditime. And this Is your birthday! "May you see a thousand returns of the same" etc. etc. Dearest, I wish I could be with you today,...
Show moreVassar College. June 10, 1872. My dear Carrie, Since I did not write home Sunday, I fear I shall not have much time now for a long letter. The reviews have come and in Geometry it is pretty hard as we take a book for a lesson. The other things are not as bad and so we manage to get along. I am so sorry you have been sick. Bilious attacks are so very ditime. And this Is your birthday! "May you see a thousand returns of the same" etc. etc. Dearest, I wish I could be with you today, and see you enter upon your twenty second year, for you are really twenty one, is it not so? It seems hard to believe, now, when I think of it end when I see you it will be still harder. But the years make no difference, you are not a bit older now than when "sweet sixteen." Indeed I believe you grow younger. I think of you In our cosy dining room eating the birthday cake, for that good old custom will never pass from our house. And I think of the many birthdays we have spent In the same way, and of the pretty flowers with which we used to deck the cake. Tell Papa that his letter written in Cincinnati was received. I thought I had mentioned its receipt, but suppose 'twas forgotten. This surely must be the rainy season. Almost every day abundant showers fall, and although very much needed by vegetation we cannot help complaining of their frequency. I havedone scarcely anything in the way of paintings this year, so do not raise your hopes very high. I paint very slowly, and then I spent much time and patience trying to paint some corn from nature, and alter all the corn could scarcely be recognised. I am sleepy and stupid tonight, and cannot write more at present. Goodnight Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 19, 1874
Text: Vassar. June 19. 74. Dear Carrie, I am ashamed of myself for not writing to you until so late in the week; there has been nothing in particular to prevent my writing you, only that it is hard to get about it generally when I do not write Sunday - Two other letters had to be written then, and these took sway my time usually given to home letters, and there were interruptions the rest of the time.I am just through with my last examination, and you may be sure that I am happy, though I should...
Show moreVassar. June 19. 74. Dear Carrie, I am ashamed of myself for not writing to you until so late in the week; there has been nothing in particular to prevent my writing you, only that it is hard to get about it generally when I do not write Sunday - Two other letters had to be written then, and these took sway my time usually given to home letters, and there were interruptions the rest of the time.I am just through with my last examination, and you may be sure that I am happy, though I should have been more so if I had done better in the last one. I am utterly discouraged and never want to see a book again. In spite of all Papa may say to the contrary, I do not like to graduate without an honor, and it is a hard pill for me to swallow daily, in perceiving how utterly beyond my grasp one is. I wish you could all be here now, we might have such a goodtime, but as it is we girls who have no company will wander restlessly and forlornly around until next Thursday when we start on the Geological trip. Then we anticipate a very line time. We are all in excitement trying to get furniture for our next yearrs parlor, as nice and at the same time as cheap as possible, of course at second hand. Our parlors when we are Sealers we want to have as line as possible. Curtains, cornice and sofawe have procured for fourteen dollars, and other little things we have ourselves - Please excuse this stupid little letter, but really I em in such a whirl that I can think of nothing to write. All my parlormates but one are leaving, which creates some excitement and the thought that there is no more study Froggy, Agamemnon we have named him seems pretty well. But just now I think he is suffering from colic, the effect of cream which Dr. Webster game him. She thought I was starving him, but he really will not eat the most tempting morsels with which I try to dine him. Good bye. dearest love to all
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 22, 1874
Text: Vassar, June 22. 1874 My dear Carrie, Having plenty of sparse time from now on, I begin a letter to you, my dear and will keep It In band perhaps until our festivities are over. I look forward to them with very little pleasure, for there is a great sameness after having seen these affairs twice. I have been to take a look at the frog, dear Aggie, and I find it is my last, for the poor thing will never breathe again. Us little eyes are glazed and its body is stiff, and we know that is not ...
Show moreVassar, June 22. 1874 My dear Carrie, Having plenty of sparse time from now on, I begin a letter to you, my dear and will keep It In band perhaps until our festivities are over. I look forward to them with very little pleasure, for there is a great sameness after having seen these affairs twice. I have been to take a look at the frog, dear Aggie, and I find it is my last, for the poor thing will never breathe again. Us little eyes are glazed and its body is stiff, and we know that is not "playing possum," as It frequently does. Did I tell you that Dr. Webster gave it some cream and ever since it has apparently been In pain; sometimes Stretching itself out, until like a line It has only length without breadth or thickness, and again receding, to one side as If paralyaed. Now I shall take him to Prof. Orton and see what he will do with it. Trenton Falls, June 28. Until today I have had no time to finish this letter, and even now I feel very little like it. This afternoon some of the girls are going to make a second trip up to the falls, but I feel more like remaining In the house and trying to keep cool, which latter is no very easy task! To say that we have had a glorious time seems tame, so I knew not what to say. Every moment has been crowded with enjoyment, and we look forward with sorrow to the morrow which Is to part us. I must say that I anticipate no great pleasure at Burlington, I never went any where with so little desire of so doing, and the hope of leaving soon - You will want to know why this is, and if so I why go, I presume, and I will try and explain. Lillie Lewis most persons think a very charming person, and so I suppose should I, but really we are not congenial. She is one of these quiet soft little persons, apparently yielding and unselfish, yet with a will of her own and a way of her own which seldom agree with mine, and I being unhappy unless having my own way, you see the difficulty. I don't knew why, but she was very desirous that I should visit her at the same time Bird Bell did, thinking that youwould all be in early I declined, bat finding you will not, there seemed nothing to do but accept, for refusing would have been telling her, In so many words, that I did not wish to visit her. I do not expect to remain longer than Monday of next week (the 6th) and perhaps not so long. Our trip would take me so long to describe that I will not attempt it, merely stating that we went safely over some very hasardous places, and saw wonderful sights, leaving the remainder to copious notes taken for the benefit of the absent, and the October number of the Miscellany In which on account will appear, written by Emma Clark The falls are wonderful, the house well kept, and the proprietor, Mr. More, the most obliging and kindest of men. This morning he took us, at his own expense, threemiles away to his Unitarian church, where we were kindly received, and thanked by the minister's wife for coming. Mr. M. is something of a Geologist and all the family are musical. A pipe organ is in one of the rooms, a grand piano in another, and a square in still another. Wo sing hymns for his benefit in the evenings, the organ being played by young Mr. Denny, a boarder, and a most curious specimen of the genus homo. Twenty two years old, he is not bigger than a child of ten, wears glasses and talks in the most proper manner. Fan & I talked to him for some time thinking him a boy of sixteen. When seated at the organ his feet do not touch the floor. I am getting to warm to write more at present, so good-bye. Heed notexpect another letter from me as I shall expect you on beforeanother can reach you -
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 9, 1874
Text: Vassar. June 9. 1874 My dear Carrie, The weather is so warm now that my laziness increases greatly and I find it almost impossible to study, or in fact to do anything. Yesterday Miss Kapp told us not to forget that "the spirit builds the body," as Waliensteln says, and to make our spirits command our bodies to work faithfully, but it is indeed hard. With only two weeks more to look forward to, there is great temptation to become lax. Not that I ever study very hard; it is "not...
Show moreVassar. June 9. 1874 My dear Carrie, The weather is so warm now that my laziness increases greatly and I find it almost impossible to study, or in fact to do anything. Yesterday Miss Kapp told us not to forget that "the spirit builds the body," as Waliensteln says, and to make our spirits command our bodies to work faithfully, but it is indeed hard. With only two weeks more to look forward to, there is great temptation to become lax. Not that I ever study very hard; it is "not my nature to".The horned frog arrived here in safety, and amused itself shortly after Us arrival in laying a supply of eggs. These however dried up soon, and of course will amount to nothing in this climate. The frog seemed not at all well for a day or two: indeed, we called It dead several times, and even thought of singing its funeral dirge, but suddenly it came to life and frisked about finely. Professor Orton wants one of the members of the Natural History Society to write about, and perhaps one will. We lie a string around Its head, and thenfasten him to the table and thus he takes his daily exercise, his "constitutional". Please tell me who sent him. Did you? I suppose so, but wonder whose writing is on the boxcover. Saturday our class drew rooms for the coming year. Miss Terry has given the coming Seniors the third Corridor South for their own. So we have to take Inside double rooms, as In our Prep. days. My bad-luck did not desert me and I shall flourish next year in an inside double with Emma Clark, quite a nice girl. There are few single rooms and the sick girlsmust have these, but I should have liked to be lucky for once in my life and that was now, and the luck, an outside room. Why did you begin the kitchen until you and Mamma could be there for the completion? Even now I suppose you expect to remain only for the walls to be put up, and the Interior is of far more importance. I should think it ought to be made with all improvements, as at the North. Please send me the plans. Really, Carrie, I know nothing about the fashions, having had but one dress made this spring, and that with a basque. I know nothing about them. The girls here are having redingotes made, pretty much like those of last year, but we never pretend to be in style. In cities we would look forward from the back woods. But then in Poquonock we will be all right I think, no matter what you make. The grenadier is not among my pieces, and before now I presume you have found it. With the hope of having you very soon in the flesh to talk to - Lovingly, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 11, 1871
Text: March 11, 1871. Dear Carrie, Ifi I did not think that you have written, and your letters have failed to reach me, X should feel badly. As it is, half the pleasure of Saturday and Sunday is taken away, by only receiving one very short letter from you. This letter, of a little over two pages, is all I have had from home for some thing over a week. The time between the date of this letter part of the letter is destroyed,. . . last one I have . . . from you is two . . .nd two...
Show moreMarch 11, 1871. Dear Carrie, Ifi I did not think that you have written, and your letters have failed to reach me, X should feel badly. As it is, half the pleasure of Saturday and Sunday is taken away, by only receiving one very short letter from you. This letter, of a little over two pages, is all I have had from home for some thing over a week. The time between the date of this letter part of the letter is destroyed,. . . last one I have . . . from you is two . . .nd two days. * . . that you have not written me in all that time? I know that I do not write home often now, but I have no time to spare. Miss Morse called me down to her a few days ago to tell me that I must drop one of my studies, unless I could get Dr. Avery's permission to keep on. With some difficulty, I induced Dr. Avery to allow me to have them all. French is so easy for me that Ido not have to study much on it and Rhetoric is not very difficult, but still some time is taken in learn- ing them and forty minutes in reciting each. We are required to spend two hours on a lesson if we cannot learn it in less time, and my four, counting them as such, would need eight, but we called them only three, that makes six hours for study, but I have counted the minutes often, and cannot find that I have r.>ach over four hours, which Ireally can study. Just five hours every day are occupied in eating, chapel and silent times. I think it a waste of the time. Much to my surprise a few days ago, I had a call from Mr. Levancoat. Tou had not written me that he had come North, and he says it is over a month since he left Austin. He showed me a very good photograph ol Gussie Brldgland which her mother gave him. He saw the Col. and Mrs. Bridgeland in Memphis. They do not expect to remain in Texas.Mrs. B. thinks that it will not be lor Gussie's advantage to live ' i i '. < i ! there* lor there is so little society. Mr. Levancoat would not send his card up to me as he wished to give me a surprise. I was trying to think . i , . ■ , i who the gentleman could be but failed to think oI anyone. I do not know any gentlemen at the North except my uncles and I thought it could be none ol them. O Carrie, i! you knew how I longed to get letters Irom you, you would not be so remiss in writing. Your very loving sister ... • , "i i JulieP.S. I received a letter from Aunt Juliet this week saying that your long lost bracelet had been found. I presume she has written you of it. J shall ssk her to send it to me, for my charm one is too nice to wear commonly and bracelets are a saving of cuffs. tJulia M. Pease, »75j
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 17, 1871
Text: Vassar College, March IT, 1871. Dear sister, X had just commenced a most doleful letter to you yesterdsy when I was Interrupted by a visit from such s sweet girl, Ettie Cleveland, who telling would not let me feel sad any more; comforting me sndAme that the dark places in ones life only made the pleasant ones brighter. There are occasionally 4n> with everyone days when everything goes wrong, and yesterday was such a one with me. 1 suppose, as the eld saying is, 'I got out of wrong...
Show moreVassar College, March IT, 1871. Dear sister, X had just commenced a most doleful letter to you yesterdsy when I was Interrupted by a visit from such s sweet girl, Ettie Cleveland, who telling would not let me feel sad any more; comforting me sndAme that the dark places in ones life only made the pleasant ones brighter. There are occasionally 4n> with everyone days when everything goes wrong, and yesterday was such a one with me. 1 suppose, as the eld saying is, 'I got out of wrong side of the bed.1 I knew myFrench lesson well, and did not get a question, but for that matter, Miss Kapp hardly ever asks me anything and it makes the class very stupid for me. Then Miss JLord, in Latin, gave me a scolding, not because I did not know my lesson, but because X can not read Latin with any expression. Reading Latin is her great hobby, and it Is a thing I cannot do. She makes us learn Latin and it recite^and, what is much worse, read a sentence from the book, then close the book and repeat it. 1 never could learn Ike a parrot and so it is impossible for me to do this without s greet deal of help. I am drawing the head of Diana, from a cast and yesterday 1 coulddo nothing with it. I could nut make it lo©~ Uke her. Sometimes 1 think that 1 can never do anything at Drawing and had better give it up. To crown all, I came down to hear the mail distributed and found no letter for me, and in more than iwc weeks X had had nothing from home except a very short note from you,** I am afraid that If Ettie should come In now, she would find me writing about as complaining a Isttsr as I was yesterday. But this morning I received your letter and Mamma's, and they have made me quite happy. Thank you, lor your wish to send me a birthdaypresent. It makes me sad to feel that I am eighteen. I used to think that I would always be willing to tell my age, but now I leel very much like calling my sell younger. In lact, I can hardly realiae that I am so old, and it seems more natural to say that I am sixteen. I suppose that is the way with all these ladies ol a certain age; it seems more natural to call themselves younger. I expected to have had a cry on my birthday, it is the custom to do so,— but I was so busy all day that 1 did not lind Hme, and at night I was so sleepy, that I dropped oH to sleep, while preparing tosqueeae out a lew tears. You say that you heard Prol. Hamiasy was to be ordained. I do not think it can be so or Mr. Levancoat would have mentioned it. Among the Austin items which he told me, was one that Dr. Lane was very soon to i be married to Miss Mollle Green. That will be one more oil the list ol Austin belles, and if Mtollie Sewal marries soon, as you seem to think she will, the number lelt will not be very large. I have written you that I shall remain here during the holidays. We only have ten days, and I think I shall enjoy my sell very well. There is i ' .... ^ i such a fine library here that one cannot fail to findamusement. Dear little Carrie, don't think of such a thing as my criticiaing your letters, they are very precious to me written in any way. When I learn to write as good oaes it will be time to think of each a thing. What a funny ides to seat myself with a letter la one hand fc Rhetoric In the other, but do not fear that I shall ever attempt it. The weather is so warm that 1 find 1 am beginning to be affected by "spring fever" (laziness) and I want to be out doors all the time walk- ing, or seated on one of the benches readiag, instead of staying in the house learning stupid lessons. X think I have afflicted you with enough stuff of aninferior kind and so will close with much love* Julie (Julia M. Pease, *75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 24, 1873
Text: "Vassar." March 24. '72 1872, My dear Carrie, Again we have had a mild spring day, but this climate has become so variable that always after a warm day an unusually cold one is to be expected. After this I hope that there will be no more very cold days, especially during our short vacation do we want pleasant weather. We anticipate a nice time during our ten days vacation. We have planned excursions into Po'keepsie, to Cedar Ridge, Sunrise hill and various other places of...
Show more"Vassar." March 24. '72 1872, My dear Carrie, Again we have had a mild spring day, but this climate has become so variable that always after a warm day an unusually cold one is to be expected. After this I hope that there will be no more very cold days, especially during our short vacation do we want pleasant weather. We anticipate a nice time during our ten days vacation. We have planned excursions into Po'keepsie, to Cedar Ridge, Sunrise hill and various other places of interest near us. By the way, tell Mamma that she need not fear anything from my going to Po'keepsie without a teacher, for my acquaintances are none of them after the "Leland" pattern. Please ask Papa If he has ever known a gentleman of the name of Preston, in Galveston. This gentleman has resided In Texas for more than twenty years, hence, I suppose of course Papa is acquainted with him. His business was commission, I think. He died last summer, but has a brother still residing in Galveston. He was a cousin of my music teacher. Miss Piatt (Anna M. Piatt, 1867*75). For this reason I inquire concerning him. And do you know either personally or by hearsay, a Mr. Taylor from the North. A young lady asked me today if I knew aught of him and I did not, I am sorry to say. The gentlemansays he knows of our family well, and even one Miss Pease, he also had reason to think that he is known to the family. If you know him please inform me. When are you going to have your picture taken and send me? I am waiting for one with great expectation. I laughed considerably at your description of your horseback ride to the gate. It was very kind in George to think of bringing the horse for you to ride and I think it was a shame you could not endure the saddle to remain on the little fellow. My roommate Is writing home at the same time with me, and has just remarked that there is an unusual amount of matter to write this week by her speech I am reminded to tell you of the two lectures wehave had the two past Friday evenings. The first one was by Mr. William Parsons, an Englishman. The subject was "Michael Angelo." A very interesting one, as was the lecture. Giving a description is very lame unless one is all excitement about the subject! and really after a week has passed my enthusiasm had almost gone, so that I shall not attempt to tell you anything of it. Besides, my descriptive powers are not very great at any time. Our last lecture was about "Light," and was given by Prof. Mortin. a young men seemingly not more than twenty four or five years old. His Interest was more the experiments than a show of rhetoric. These were numerous and some were very beautiful. One very interesting one was throwing a golden light through, many scarlet banners; this light was entirely deprived of all red color and therefore made the scarlet articles look like black. The com- plexion of all the people was made most ghastly by it. Another very beauti- ful one was turning water out of a goblet placed on the floor and making the water leek as if it were light pouring forth. It was also made different colors. Many of the experiments I did not at all understand, never having studied philosophy, and so simply received as among the marvellous.Have come to the end of my paper so must end my letter. Love to all from their absent one— J- Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 10, 1872
Text: Vassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we...
Show moreVassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we usually have to listen to sermons mare than an hour long. Today I was just preparing to get sleepy when Mr. Gilbert stopped. This last weak has been a fearfully cold one. The Art Gallery was so icy cold that we could not paint at all. It has been like one of our northers, only of course much worse. The wind whistled all round the house and found its way into every crack and crevice. All the windows and even the blinds were closed but yet the corridors were bitterly cold. In many of the rooms ice formed an eighth of an inch and even thicker. Our room was very warm all the time and was a refuge for many of the girls who had to leave their rooms on account of the cold. It is warm again andtoday has been so rainy and sloppy that we were excused from outdoor exercise. Such a day as this, is not very conducive to cheerfulness, and I think almost everybody has been somewhat blue or homesick. I have not suffered from the latter maladie much since Christmas, perhaps because I have not had time to mope. Our little oasis in the barren time from January to April has been a lecture from Wendell Philips. He lectured here last Friday night and, as he always does, delighted everyone who heard him. The subject was "The Lost Arts," a lecture he has been giving for thirty years, he says. He looks very little elder than when we heard him before, and I presume If you had heard him again yourold time wish to be in his wife's place and sit at his feet and learn wisdom of him would have been renewed. His wife does not seem to appreciate her good fortune, however. Tonight Mollie Hill and I have been to call on Cliffie Leverin (Clifford Loverin, '75.) She is really a fine looking girl, and talks well, seems quite gifted but is rather flighty. Very many do not like her, and I think I do not care to know her very intimately. It seems Bettie Paschal came North with Miss Loverin last summer. Cliffie is something after the style of Bettie. The twenty minute bell has Just rung so I most close. I missed your letter this week, the one which usually comes on Saturday. Presume it will come tomorrow. Love to all from your stray sheep, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 16, 1873
Text: Vassar. March 16 ,1873, Dearest Cara, Tonight finding no absolute necessity for studying, and feeling too lazy to go down stairs and hunt up the paper containing accounts of inaugural ceremonies, I will employ my time agreeable, if not very profitably (?) writing to you, dear— As usual I am raging at the weather. It always happens that right after I have been unusually wrathy upon the subject, it becomes quite pleasant and I am conscience-smitten. However I shall...
Show moreVassar. March 16 ,1873, Dearest Cara, Tonight finding no absolute necessity for studying, and feeling too lazy to go down stairs and hunt up the paper containing accounts of inaugural ceremonies, I will employ my time agreeable, if not very profitably (?) writing to you, dear— As usual I am raging at the weather. It always happens that right after I have been unusually wrathy upon the subject, it becomes quite pleasant and I am conscience-smitten. However I shall not be so again; I have suffered too much with cold for the last two nights. We pile on all our shawls, in addition to the blankets, have the window down but a trifle, a necessity when six are in one parlor, and yet we lie cramped up all night with aching bones. In the morning, just as we are beginning to grow a little warmer, up we must spring, dress in the cold and go about all day, shivering through the Corridors, shaking at the table, fee. The Chapel seems the only really comfortable place. And yet outdoors today the sun was shining brightly and walking was quite enjoyable. But when a large building once gets cold, there seems no drivingit away again. Sunday. To continue my descourse upon the weather, I can now record a most delightful day. When I awoke this morning I thought I could sunlight not possibly be at Vassar. The bright morning was flooding my room which was fragrant with flowers which had been standing there over night. Andall day I have been reminded of our lovely days In Feb. when the whole grounds are odorous with plum blossoms. The air today does not seem in keeping with the deep cover of snow upon ground. Yesterday Bertha Keffer, a southern girl, and mysef amused ourselves by making a snow man, about a foot high- We labelled him 'Lo! the poor Indian,' I and like little children, enjoyed decking him with green plumes and wands, and sacrilege! we placed a cigar in his mouth. Today I went to enquire after his health, but ah, where he had before smiled upon us, nothing now remains but a heap of soft snow. Can you make a moral for this sad tale? What an amusing time you all must have had when the roof blew off! fit I had beea there I think Papa would not have beea able to say that the gentleman outran all the ladies, for I am not as brave as Texas ought to be. Miss Lough, one of my parlor-mates, and myself are reading aloud "Off the Skelligs," and taking it all in all like it very weU. It has been so harshly criticised that I wan prepared to be disappointed in it, but notagreeably so, as I have been. Really, I have never had such an easy time, in regard to study, as this semester. If It were not for essays, it would all be delightful I was all prepared to give you a good scolding, yesterday when your letter came, and appeased me half as well as a peep at your dear face would have done. Just think, Carrie, I hope to be at home on your next birthday. won't that be fine? Mir lleben sie Drutefi Geben sie meine JLiebe alleren. Lovingly Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 25, 1875
Text: March 25. 1875 Dear Carrie, Tour pretty present has been received - You guessed my wishes well, for it is just what I have frequently desired- What weather you must be reveling in, while now as I sit by the window, nought but snow and leafiest trees are visible - To crown all we had a pretty heavy fall of snow the day before yesterday, but today the sun is glorious. I don't wonder people talk so much about the weather, for with meits condition makes all the difference in the world. I can...
Show moreMarch 25. 1875 Dear Carrie, Tour pretty present has been received - You guessed my wishes well, for it is just what I have frequently desired- What weather you must be reveling in, while now as I sit by the window, nought but snow and leafiest trees are visible - To crown all we had a pretty heavy fall of snow the day before yesterday, but today the sun is glorious. I don't wonder people talk so much about the weather, for with meits condition makes all the difference in the world. I can't be very blue or miserable while the sun shines; at least in this climate, where it is a rarity - We manage to "put in" our vacation time very pleasantly doing nothing, most of the day - Sometimes it is hard work to do nothing industriously, but this spring I am tired enough to find it very easy. In the morning I practise a little, for if I know my piece I shall play it at the next concert; then draw fora while, and after dinner sleep or read - Last night we passed pleasantly enough in our Senior parlor, one of the girls reading while the others worked - One of Poe's tales was chosen, and I think it speaks well for Vassar training to say that although afterwards sleeping alone In a distant part of the house I was not at all frightened, neither had bad dreams. But I am not at all confident that I shall be so brave at home - Indeed I know in that robberish land I shall be afraid - That velour could not be obtained in Po'keepsie, nor in New York either - What's to be done? Shall I get a grey hat and send, or order one made by the time you come on? And had I not better have a bonnet made for Mamma here. You know you must all look your best at Commencement time, for Vassar is a critical place. And although it will make no difference to me how you look, other people make remarks. Papa should have a new and fashionablesuit, especially If he sit upon the platform as Colonel Smith said - Above all things make him buy a stylish hat - What will Mamma have for a dress? I think that cashmere if made up nicely would be most suitable, and perhaps as you have so much sewing to do at home, if it would be better to send it on and have it made here. The time is so near at hand that we must be thinking about such things.Please pay particular attention to the preceding remarks, and answer necessary questions. Received a letter from Julie Edith a few days since, and it was sad enough - I will write to her today if possible. I hope she can be persuaded to spend next winter with us, for I think the society of young people will do her much good - Having one or two other letters to write, so adieu for today - The "Chips" arrived in safety and were good} many thanks for them, as also the occasional papers. Did I ever write you, your marriage notice appeared in some of the N.Y. papers at the time? Who do you suppose put it in?
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 5, 1871
Text: Vassar College. March 7, 5. Dear Carrie* I sigh every time I receive a letter from you to find what nice letters and interesting ones you can write me, while mine to you are such stupids. You ought to study Rhetoric, principally for the sake of punctua- be tion, and then write a little plainer and your Utters wouldA"perfect.»* I must praise your last one, there was not a word hut what X could read. Have you tried the "second string to your bow," shooting? It * ri i .... .j * i ...
Show moreVassar College. March 7, 5. Dear Carrie* I sigh every time I receive a letter from you to find what nice letters and interesting ones you can write me, while mine to you are such stupids. You ought to study Rhetoric, principally for the sake of punctua- be tion, and then write a little plainer and your Utters wouldA"perfect.»* I must praise your last one, there was not a word hut what X could read. Have you tried the "second string to your bow," shooting? It * ri i .... .j * i > would have been the only one I should have attempted. "No studying law for me."h a year, for as you are so apt a student no longer time will be required for understanding law thoroughly, 1 shall hear of Miss Carrie Pease practising law at the bar, and when I return home I hope to greet you as my sister, "Judge" Pease. Mamma wrrte that George G. had invited you to attend a ball, to be given the 22nd of last month. Did you go, and if so how did you enjoy yourself? Were you not aware, that Ash Wednesday and Washlngtons birthday were one and the same day? We have such nice little meetings now. Miss Garland, the Secretary, reads the Episcopal service and we all sing* An organ has beenengaged from Poughkeepsle aad when some- one plays on that, we get along very nicely, for none of the chants in the evening service are difficult* Miss Garland told her Bible class that next Sunday would be her last here. I am sorry that she is going away just now, but presume some scholar will take her place In our meetings. Are you •till studying Philosophy, or have you given that up lor your mora interesting one? Wo have finished reading Caesar lor this year and have now commenced Cicero, I like it very much, hut am surprised to lind that X do not remember anything at all about It. From new until the lirst ol April, we have to read lour orations; Justtwice as much ss you sccom- piished in a yearl I received a letter Irom Aunt Maria Robinson last week. She has heard irom Aunt Carrie again. Aunt writes, "Grandma has much improved in mind since leaving here, realises new that she Is In Jamesville, and (Aunt Maria) wants me to come next spring and visit her, snd wanted Aunt Carrie to buy a wedding present Irom her, Grandma, to Carrie Raynor, who has Just been married." I take that from Aunt's letter, because she says that as you Appear disposed to drop the correspondence she will let you do so. Yester- day the snow was determined to fall, and the sua was determined to prevent it. 1 don't know whichwould have conquered II the time had not come lor the sun to go to bed. That settled the matter and the snow loll as long as it chose covering the ground beautifully. However, the sua rose early and melted in a lew hours last nights labor. I meant to tell you ol the lecture by Curtis, upon Sir Philip Sydney and the one delivered since by ProI. Bacchus (Backus F of Vassar College, about the literature ol the nineteenth century. Suffice it to say that both were good. Curtis is the most fascinat- ing speaker I ever heard. I am expecting the ten oclock bell every moment, excuse so can not wfltt any mora* Please writing— Your loving Sister Julie, There is the bell now! (Julia M. Pease* '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 25, 1872
Text: Vassar College, May 25, 1872, My dear Carrie, This morning we are, fortunately, excused from Bible Class and we have more time to become rested before Chapel, for our long talked of trip has come at last! Has come and gone and given food for conver- sation, as well as thought, for some time. Friday, at a little after two o'clock our party were all off. Forty two horses took us there. In eighteen conveyances. One hundred and fifty precious persons. The ride there, of fifteen miles, was...
Show moreVassar College, May 25, 1872, My dear Carrie, This morning we are, fortunately, excused from Bible Class and we have more time to become rested before Chapel, for our long talked of trip has come at last! Has come and gone and given food for conver- sation, as well as thought, for some time. Friday, at a little after two o'clock our party were all off. Forty two horses took us there. In eighteen conveyances. One hundred and fifty precious persons. The ride there, of fifteen miles, was very comfortable, and pleasant. Of course it was nicer tohave an adventure, so on the way out we had one. One of our noble Po'keepsie steeds gave out and could not carry us the last seven miles. This retarded our progress somewhat, since he refused utterly to stand upright, although propped up by two stout men, but after waiting more than an hour we succeeded In obtaining another and went on. Our horse had a companion In distress I the other one, poor fellow, had to be bled, and finally had to be relieved by a horse from Nww Paltz, the place where we were stopping. Owing to the weak state of our animals and the heavy state of our wagon, we walked more than three miles up the mountain. For thisreason, we had grand appetites for the supper which was given us at eight o'clock shortly after our arrival. The girls themselves had to be waiters at tho table, since there were only servants enough carried to cook. The views all about were perfectly splendid, and the amount of walking we did in order to see them was wonderful. We accomplished the ascent of the crevice, which is very difficult. Some even came down. Rowed on the lake in the evening, and did all manner of delightful things which I cannot write though I could tell. Prof. Backus had charge of the party. Pres. Raymond and Prof. Orten accompanied us, and Prof.Hinkle with his family. It is a delightful place to spend a week during the hot weather. I wish you all could see it. Some of the views I will send you. They are very good, but of course not like the reality. Almost all wore their gym- nastic suits and found them very convenient while climbing. I don't feel much in the mood far writing today, and think the bed is the best place. With much love your aff. sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 11, 1872
Text: Vassar. May 11, 1872. My dear Carrie, Your letter of the 3rd has Just been received and joyfully read. I think I have enjoyed your description of your trip through the Capitol and Land Office about as much as you enjoyed the reality. Irving is so jolly and Captain Britten is tee, as I remember him, and at times you are not behind them, so I can imagine you were a gay party. Really, I am amazed at the change in the Governors office sincethe days when I used to ride in to bring home our honored...
Show moreVassar. May 11, 1872. My dear Carrie, Your letter of the 3rd has Just been received and joyfully read. I think I have enjoyed your description of your trip through the Capitol and Land Office about as much as you enjoyed the reality. Irving is so jolly and Captain Britten is tee, as I remember him, and at times you are not behind them, so I can imagine you were a gay party. Really, I am amazed at the change in the Governors office sincethe days when I used to ride in to bring home our honored Governor. It is well, for the whole Capitol was a disgrace to the state. Did Prof. Streunner, still find an earnest longing in your eyes? Miss Westcotts visit must be pleasant for you, though pleasanter if your "head cook and bottle washer" had not taken a furlough. You do not seem particularly pleased with Mr. Brickman. - Why is It? Is he young or old, good looking or plain looking, married or single ? I am anxious to know what he is like. So Walter Graham has become a beau, wellhe is just the age to have fun with, but what has become of your former youthful gallant, Lewis Hancock? As for being a favorite with my teachers, you are entirely wrong in your conjecture. I am not at all so, and cannot think what induced Dr. Avery to invite me to tea, unless because she wished to please Mr. Swan by being polite to his friends, and on Nannie's account asked me. Dr. Avery has two great pets this year. Jenny Beach and Pattie Thum, and they are enough for one year. Besides they are blondes, and as Dr. Avery herself is dark I amsure she fancies only fair beauties. She is a strange women, and I congratulate myself that she Is not my enemy. For the past few days our weather might rival yours in warmth. The trees take advantage of the heat and are fast growing green. Every- thing makes us think that summer is nearly here, but today it Is much cooler. Fans, shirt waists and Linen dresses as well as immense hats have been in requisition. Lake Mahunc (I don't know whether that is spelt rightly), is now all the rage. It us situated about fifteen miles from here, on the other side of the river. A new hotel has been built there, and to Spread its fame the hotel keeper has Invited the College to pass several Saturdays there, which it will do with pleasure. Our Steward is to go over and prepare temporary viands for us, so our only expense will be the ride over and back. Yesterday the Seniors, Juniors and many teachers were expecting to go, but alas it did not rain, and their trip is postponed for a week. Our turn, the Sophs and Freshies, comes next, but now we cannot go for two weeks. Justto think of your having been feasting on strawberries, peas etc. while we are eating the first green thing of the season, rhubarb. The Vassar Miscellany has at last made its appearance, and seems duly appreciated by all true Vassarites. At any rate it is a magazine we need not now be ashamed of. The present Editors are quite talented girls. I will send you one as soon as my extra copies arrive. Yesterday after- noon every student had a copy in her hand busily poring over it, and many even took a part In the Exercises of Chapel, atleast, so I Judge from their being admitted to Chapel. Our drawing class are going out sketching several times a week in future. We began last week but found it so exceedingly warm that we ventured out only once. As we remain out most of the afternoon, we are necessarily excused from Gymnastics. At this, my Joy is excessive. I like to practise in winter, but in summer it is a little too much to wear a warm woolen dress and twist myself Into all manner of dreadful shapes. The best of it is that I shall not have to be at the Exhibition at the close of the year. You aeed not be afraid to come to Vassar Commencement without a gentleman. Persons of the masculine gender are so rare here that that are not considered at all necessary. Even If papa does not come I wish you and Mamma would, though, as I have before said, the Exercises are not very interesting to a stranger. As the time approaches for me to see you, it seems as though I could not wait for it, dearest, it is so long since we have seen each other. I am sure I have forgoten something I wished to say, but I must now close and make Miss Howell, ourour shopwoman a visit. With love to everybody Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 12, 1872
Text: Vassar. May 12, 1872. My dear Carrie, You may be amazed to find me writing to you so soon again, but today the "spirit moves me" and I must write. I have been seated all the afternoon with my desk on my lap, and now I am rewarded by having finished five letters, which I shall have the pleasure of sending in the morning. For a long time I have allowed my unanswered letters to accumalate until now, the number has become quite large. But same ofthem are now off my mind. Our window...
Show moreVassar. May 12, 1872. My dear Carrie, You may be amazed to find me writing to you so soon again, but today the "spirit moves me" and I must write. I have been seated all the afternoon with my desk on my lap, and now I am rewarded by having finished five letters, which I shall have the pleasure of sending in the morning. For a long time I have allowed my unanswered letters to accumalate until now, the number has become quite large. But same ofthem are now off my mind. Our window looks out towards the south and has a view of an orchard, just now full of apple blossoms. As I sit here occasionally looking in that direction, I am reminded of our roam at home when we can see the orchard full of blossoms. It seems pleasant to have it so. Some days since I received a letter from Grace Pike saying she would start for Europe some time during this month. Her parents wish her to complete her education In foreign countries, so, as some friends of hers were going to Germany, she finds it a good opportunity to accompany them. Shemay remain at school there several years. She has promised to write to me soon after her arrival and give her address. I hope she may, but when she sees so many Interesting things I fear she will not devote much time to her old schoolmates. Miss Mary, Dame told me a few days ago that Florence Smith was now in Europe; that she went last fall. I was considerably surprised to hear so. Did I ever write you that I went to an oratorio la Po'keepsie? It was Handels "Messiah." The singers were the Po'keepsie Mendelshin Society assisted by several stars, Mrs. Seguin being the most Important. Never having heard an Oratorio,school in Elizabethtown. Won't you write to her sometime? You were such a favorite with her that she weald love to hear from you. And any little curiosity from Texas she would prize so highly. Have yea heard that Clara Leslie was married? She married with- out her mothers consent, a man who pretended to be a Russian Count, but who really was a worthless and almost wicked man. Isn't it sad? Did I write you that Miss Hamlin is soon to be married to a gentleman she had known but six weeks previous to her engagement. He is a professor in a College in Constantinople.Miss Carrie Hamlin is also engaged, I hear. My roommate has just interrupted me by remarking that she was going to put a postscript to her home latter, namely, "Radishes for tea." What a downfall this would have been if I had been soaring to airy flights, as Is her custom. Fortunately, (perhaps she would think unfortunately) my mind Is at a more prosaic turn. By the way, this roommate of mine is a curious creature. Sometimes we consider her the personification of silliness, and again, her wisdom is so great we really are abashed before her. She getalong pretty well since she is never disturbed by any sarcastic thrusts I may give her. Our names in here are various. The Echo, Raven, Monitor, etc. all because of their fitness. Mollis Hill we call "Mrs. Gamp," and a better name could not be found for her. Of course she does not know her appellation, else I fear she would become our mortal enemy. But her stories are sometimes so marvellous that we cannot swallow them without a great attempt at self command. Her friends are all the most beautiful and talented which the world possesses and to account for this, we think that they are "Mrs. Harris's" and the world does such reallypossesses and to account for this, we think that they are "Mrs. Harris's" and the world does such really possess them. Truly, many of them must be creatures of the imagination. Mollie can not see any sense or even fun In Baron Munchausen; we think because she so closely resembles him. Our other parlormates, Misses Ansley and Jones, are almost nonentities in my estimation, but to each other they are a vast deal. They seem to have great faith In tho "Community" system, and our greatest trouble In regard to them is keeping scissors, button hooks, etc. In their proper places.-—But what a lot of stuff I am writing about my beloved parlor mates: Well, I presume their accounts of me are not more flatteringthan mine of them, nevertheless this is a free country and opinions cannot be forced. Tonight I have Just come from the meeting of the Religious Inquiry. Dr. Bush gave us a lecture on China. He is a queer little old man and amused us greatly by his strange manner of expressing himself. He showed some pictures of Pekin, many little idols and Chinese books. It is really terrible to think of grown up men and women trusting so Implicitly in those wooden images. Isn't it rather odd that now when you are hearing Swedenberg's doctrines explained I should be doing so too? Ofcourse not as thoroughly as you are but still I am getting some knowledge. Prof. Backus is devoting several of his Sunday Bible lessons to the subject, and although I am not a member of his class I got these days. I will send the only remaining photograph I have of those taken in Po'kaepsie. Many like it better than the one you have. Please send one of them back as I want to give it away. Is there no hope of ever getting your photograph? Be sure, that you nor the other members of the family (six brothers Included) shall not escape the clutches of the photographer this summer. The bell doth ring so goodnight darling -J-.Please excuse blots. I am sure I don't know where they came from perhaps you may answer "inkbottle."
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 5, 1873
Text: Vassar. May 4. 1873, Dear Carrie, All the other girls in our parlor have just finished their usual Sunday work, but I must now begin. Not that I shall attempt any other letter than this to you. One of my "non-writing" moods has taken possession of me, and I find it an absolute burden to put pan to paper. These moods are periodical, and cause me groat disturbance as they generally come at the very times that my essays are due, and many letters unanswered. Today has been quite spring...
Show moreVassar. May 4. 1873, Dear Carrie, All the other girls in our parlor have just finished their usual Sunday work, but I must now begin. Not that I shall attempt any other letter than this to you. One of my "non-writing" moods has taken possession of me, and I find it an absolute burden to put pan to paper. These moods are periodical, and cause me groat disturbance as they generally come at the very times that my essays are due, and many letters unanswered. Today has been quite spring like, tempting me to spend considerable time outdoors. We went searching for birdsnests, and if the wickedness of egg stealing had not been so thoroughly drilled into me in my younger days, I muchly fear that many of those robins, now in an embryonic state, would never see the light of this fair world. Such lovely little blue-green eggs as we found, and such ugly little robins, hatched today, I should think. Jen and I went out this morning and found a good many wild flowers, the first that I have gathered this year, althoughI have soon quantities brought from Cedar Ridge, our Eden in tho way of flower & fern growing. I do envy anyone who can spin out one idea over many pages; for now I glance in dismay over these three of "pure white virgin paper," and long for something to tell you of interests so if you find this letter extremely dull, remember that I am saying any thing to fill up. If we were together our tongues would go fast enough, I reckon, don't you? Have spent part of this day in reading "Peg Woffington," a lovely little story of Reades. One would not suppose from reading his later novels that so pure a story could have ever been written by him. Yet still this bears some of his characteristics. Are you reading "Middle* march"? Every one here speaks highly of it, and Mr. Brooks reckons Its author in the same list with Dickens, Thackery, be. I am anxious to read it, but fear my patience would be exhausted before wading through the first dull pages. R umor, today, told us that the son of Prof. Ortoa would be baptised this morning, and this hope it waswhich kept us moderately tranquil through an extraordinarily long sermon of a temperance character. Great, then, was our disappointment at finding that it was merely a rumor, and that if the child has been baptised today, the performance must have taken place in the privacy of the Orton home. Never having seen baptism according to Presbeterian principles, I was desirous to see whether the water was poured from the silver pitcher, which stood handy, or in what manner otherwise. We have to give in our choice of studies for the ensuing year, immediately, and we are all at considerable loss as to what we shall take. Astronomy I am very anxious to have and of course German. Nat. History is inadmissable as Prof. Orton goes to S. America this summer and will not return before Christmas. Nat. Philosophy is hard the first semester and not at all interesting, so nothing is left but Latin and Rhetoric. I care little for Latin, and have great need of Rhetoric.If it were only to learn the letter from the book, I should not hesitate to take it, but we have to criticise and correct sentences, work for which I am totally unfit. But I suppose I shall have to take it and make a perfect booby of myself for a whole semester. Yesterday Bertha Keffer from Alabama had a box of green peas sent her, which she boiled and distributed to our table. It was a great treat as we had no idea that any were yet ripe. I do hope Mamma is able to walk about now, for any one who is so active it must be a great trial, and only you there to help her and attend to everything. Hard as it was to have them so injured I cannot help rejoicing that it was nothing worse. It is almost tea-time so I must close now with heaps of love to all. JulieIf I knew what no. used to be able to changed. shoes you wear it would be rather easier to fit you. I do so from my own foot but that, very likely has changed
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 18, 1873
Text: Vassar College. [Probably May 18, 1873] Dear Carrie, As the time draws near for my return home I become quite calm and feel quite as usual. For I can scarcely realize that I shall be at home so soon. Don't you remember alter the war, how anxious you and I were to come North and how we could not believe until we were fairly on our way that we would really start? So it is now with me, It seems as if It were merely a pleasant dream which might not come to pass. You who have not been away...
Show moreVassar College. [Probably May 18, 1873] Dear Carrie, As the time draws near for my return home I become quite calm and feel quite as usual. For I can scarcely realize that I shall be at home so soon. Don't you remember alter the war, how anxious you and I were to come North and how we could not believe until we were fairly on our way that we would really start? So it is now with me, It seems as if It were merely a pleasant dream which might not come to pass. You who have not been away from home so long at a time, I should think, couldnot fully understand my great desire to be at home again. At last summer has come to us with all its force. The last two days have been insufferably hot so every one says, and even I have felt quite comfortable. Today the sun shines so that we will all put off our walks until after tea, so disagreeable is it to walk under the burning sun. Last night the Sophomore party to the Freshmen came off. In spite of all Miss Terry's opposition and intrenchment it was a pleasant affair. It was very warm for dancing, as it was sultry,and I had no desire to go, but being "duty" of course all hostesses should be there, I went taking Jennie and her little friend, Maggie Lemon. But I myself had a nice time, and had the satisfaction of feeling that my two Freshmen enjoyed themselves. The supper consisted only of varios creams of ices and cakes. Miss Terry allowing nothing more, but each one present was given a little bouquet, also for amusement a little bonbon containing a fancy paper cap. No music from town was permitted, and so we had to content ourselves with two pianos which some of our class played. Then both Gymnasium and supper room were beautifully decorated which of course added to the pleasure.I am seated up in state today with my new polonaise on, which Is called very pretty by my parlor mates, but I am not cool, any more than you I fear, for new dresses are never cool. By the way, In Karris gloves, the only seamless ones Po'keepsie contains, I cannot get that shade you wish. But there Is another glove made by Harris, the Victoria, which though less price is very highly recommended to me. I am going to get a pair for myself, and think I had better for you. Two pair of two buttoned Victorias can be bought for a little more than Harris seamless, and they seem almost as nice. "My pen is bad" for truly it is, and I flatter myselfmy writing Is a little worse than usual. Perhaps though I am basely deceiving myself, yet I do know that my German writing is more readable. There goes the Chapel bell, which must necessarily put an end to this letter. Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 3, 1874
Text: Vassar. Sunday, May 3. My dear Carrie, Yesterday your letter enclosed with those of Papa and Mamma was heartily welcomed. I look forward all the week to the two days when home letters are to be expected, and after they have been eagerly devoured, I am generally afflicted with just a touch of homesickness for a moment or two. Today I was thinking how little of home life I have had. Only two years since I was twelve, have been spent at home, and when I graduate, eight years out of my twenty two...
Show moreVassar. Sunday, May 3. My dear Carrie, Yesterday your letter enclosed with those of Papa and Mamma was heartily welcomed. I look forward all the week to the two days when home letters are to be expected, and after they have been eagerly devoured, I am generally afflicted with just a touch of homesickness for a moment or two. Today I was thinking how little of home life I have had. Only two years since I was twelve, have been spent at home, and when I graduate, eight years out of my twenty two will have been passed in the North and away from dear old Wood-Lawn - It does seem so queer to think of you getting married, dearie, and settling down in a home of your own - I cannot realize you ever doing such a thing. Why, pet, I can't get along without you to sleep with, and to talk to half the night. Aunt Maria thinks Sarah's engagement a long one, and she is to be married next spring, what would she think of yours? for you surely will not marry before my return home. What is George doing for a livelihood, and do you think he will come study for a doctors degree? I should think it would be a good thing, fine physicians are almost unknown in Austin. Founders Day passed off very nicely. In the morning of that day we found the snow lying deep upon the ground, and so we feared somewhat that we might be disappointed in our guests. But no, the evening, bright and clear, brought them, looking weU and in fine spirits. Josie Buff, took me took Chapel, HarryWhitney took Fannie, and the remaining, Charlie Craik was favored by Mary Weekes. Josle is always so pleasant, and the other two, we found also very much the same. Mr. Hale gave us a very good address, in much the same style as out usual Founder's Day speakers. The Collation was well served and all went off merrily. While with Fannie's friends at Collation, Cel. Morgan Smith seat for me, to entertain me with his conversation for some little time. Consequently I was bored for about three quarters of an hour and made to blush more than once. For instance, he gave me good advice, telling me not to marry any of the offers which I should have during the first year after my return. Then attacked Miss Mitchell, in spite of my insisting that there was no danger, told her that my offers would be twenty a year and wished her influence exerted to prevent my acception. Imagine nay mortification, standing there the center of such a group! Mr. Smith introduced me to a Mr. Sheldon, who is going down to Texas seen and will carry a letter of introduction to Papa, and expatiated for some time upon the beauty of ourplace, "where Papa was living like a prince". He else informed him, in a tone loud enough for the whole hall to hear, that Papa had been "elected three times by the people". You can well believe that I was glad when Fan and Mr. Whitney arrived en the scene of action and rescued me. Mrs. Smith has had a paralytic stroke and is new at Clifton Springs, but when she returns "we must all go and see them". Our three gentlemen remained until the next day at four. Of course we took them over the cabinets, & Fannie Intro-duced them to so many girls that when the went over to slag College songs, Bird Belland I found it advisable to remain behind. After such severe snow-storms as we have had lately, the present bright days are precious. Wild flowers are becoming abundant, but how they have managed to struggle up and blossom is a mystery to me. Some of the girls went snow balling the other day, in order to be able to tell their children and grandchildren that they snowballed on the third of May. It is too bad that I seat "Arthur Bounycastle" when you have all read it. Next time I must be mare careful to find out what you have read. I want to get Dr. Clarke book on the Education of the Sexes, and the answer by Mrs. Howe, Have you either of them? Please answer soon. As for dress, I know as little about what is fashionable and even less than you carr. I should think your new white would be very nice, but I think I should wait until coming North before getting anything mare. When you come through New York In July you will find some pretty things quite cheap. I have even some lovely samples of
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 23, 1874
Text: Vassar. May 23. 1874. My dear Carrie, This has been un unusually busy week with me. I have scarcely had time to think or breathe, but now that the pressure is taken oil I can sit down peacably and write you, my dear. And I suppose you will want to know what there has been so much to do, so I will tell you, although it may not seem so much to you. But you know every moment is portioned out here, and if several be taken up by some thing else, we are quite lost for time. There was a little...
Show moreVassar. May 23. 1874. My dear Carrie, This has been un unusually busy week with me. I have scarcely had time to think or breathe, but now that the pressure is taken oil I can sit down peacably and write you, my dear. And I suppose you will want to know what there has been so much to do, so I will tell you, although it may not seem so much to you. But you know every moment is portioned out here, and if several be taken up by some thing else, we are quite lost for time. There was a little article for Chapter meeting last night, the writing was nothing, but it required all my spare time for reading up. Then yesterday I just succeeded in getting off twenty invitations for our Junior excursion on the twenty-eighth. You remember, perhaps, that I am Secretary of the Class, whose business it is to perform such little jobs. And every odd moment I have had to take notes for my Geology essay, to be handed in as soon as possible. I am sure you would enjoy the study of Geology very much indeed, and want you to read Dana as soon as I am through with the book. Texas does not seem a very good field for fossils, still a good many arefound there, and some Trilobites even, about which my essay is to be - Please don't put too much faith in Cel. Smith's stories. Although I do not wish you all to think I am at the very foot of my class, still do not believe all the old gentleman may say. He tells Mary Taylor, Cliffie Loverin and myself, when he sees us separately, that each is to be Valedictorian of her class, and he knows that we all belong to'75. One of my last year's parlormates, Francis Swift has Just been In to invite me to her birthday spread this afternoon.It is to be quite a fine affair, I believe. Her mother sends out a servant from town to assist in waiting, and there are to be twenty eight of us. Francis is only eighteen today and a Junior but her oldest sister graduated last year as Salutitarian at the age of eighteen! I fear the family is degenerating. The Sophomores give a grand dramatic entertainment this evening, to which I am going, so that this afternoon and evening will be pretty much taken up, and must stop now and study for Monday. Please, dear, remember that I just live upon the recollections of one letter until the next comes, and not fail to write when you can. Lovingly, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 13, 1874
Text: Vassar. May 13, 1874. My dear Carrie, Your nice long letter, containing so much news, has Just been received with Joy. I am sorry you were all so anxious about me, but sometimes my home letter does not get started far several days after it is written, and sometimes does not get written as soon as it should. Please never worry about me, for there is not the least occasion to. I am perfectly well, and have been all the winter. it seems so nice to hear about all the people at home, and I only...
Show moreVassar. May 13, 1874. My dear Carrie, Your nice long letter, containing so much news, has Just been received with Joy. I am sorry you were all so anxious about me, but sometimes my home letter does not get started far several days after it is written, and sometimes does not get written as soon as it should. Please never worry about me, for there is not the least occasion to. I am perfectly well, and have been all the winter. it seems so nice to hear about all the people at home, and I only wish Icould be with you sometimes when you go visiting, not making fashionable calls, which I detest. I am so seldom at home, that I fear to be forgotten by my old friend. Is Barclay Bell's wife a Philadelphia Lady? It is odd for him to marry, and what a dull time his wife will have at Brushy. Yet don't you wish we might spend another such week as the one last summer an Mr. Hurd's ranch? By the way, when is Augusta Palm to be married? and how does Agnes get along with her little beau? Our Geological trip has at last been arranged. We leave here an Thursday, thetwenty-fifth, go right an to Albany, from there to Howe's Cave where we arrive at six o'clock; remain there part a! Friday and reach Trenton Falls at six of the some day. Here we stay until Monday, or perhaps Sunday, the twenty-ninth - Than Lillle Lewis wishes me to go on with her to Burlington, and this I suppose I should do if you cannot come on by that time. If you can, don't wait on my account for this visit Is of no consequence, it would, no doubt, be very pleasant, and I can hardly refuse to go, if you are not on by that time. Yet I scarcely like to lay myself under obligations to so many girls whom Ishall probably have no chance to repay. There are quite a number of little things I would like to have you bring on, and will make a short list some day and send you We have to make oat oar list of studios for next year very soon, and as usual are in a quandary. Chemistry and German I shall have, but am hovering between Astronomy and M. Philosophy. The former I think I shall have, what do you think? I can't bear the thought of being a Senior. This has been such a charming year and the next will bring with it great responsibility, and the overwhelming knowledge of how little we know, andare fitted to go out Into tho great world. With love to all, your loving Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 12, 1875
Text: Vassar- May 12, 1875 My dear Carrie, I have been exceedingly dilatory in writing this week, and without any reason for being so. Tomorrow if a letter comes from you I shall be filled with compunctions, but if not I shall be conscience free - Mrs Williams came up from N.Y. with Clifford on Monday - She has not yet been out, so I have not had the pleasure of meeting her. She is said to be more blooming than ever - As Cliffie and I have very few mutual Texas friends, I have heard but little news...
Show moreVassar- May 12, 1875 My dear Carrie, I have been exceedingly dilatory in writing this week, and without any reason for being so. Tomorrow if a letter comes from you I shall be filled with compunctions, but if not I shall be conscience free - Mrs Williams came up from N.Y. with Clifford on Monday - She has not yet been out, so I have not had the pleasure of meeting her. She is said to be more blooming than ever - As Cliffie and I have very few mutual Texas friends, I have heard but little news. Mrs. W. is charmed with "Willie Gaines"- He has to use her expression, "the handsomest pair of eyes she ever saw," Of course Cliffie is anxious now to see him, though when I before spoke of him, she rather turned up her somewhat retrouss£ nose at "Willie" G- Miss Burling one of our teachers told me the other evening that she lived in the same place as Mrs. Marshall. Calista Heron I believe her name was formerly, and knew her. That during the last vacation they saw each other, and Mrs. M. made particular inquiry about me, knowing we were both here together. I presume she told the whole family history, at any rate, she toldMiss B- my father's Christian name, and that he was named for their family - I suppose Papa is always glad to hear of his old friends, so I have mentioned my interview with Miss B. It is strange how one so often meets or hears of friends In unexpected ways. Dramatic entertainments seem all the rage here at present- Last Sat. night the Freshman class gave us "The Lady of Lyons" well acted, soon there is to be "Kenilworth", and then "Guy Mannering", some kind of an operetta and then "The Rivals", in which I take the part of Sir AnthonyAbsolute. Perhaps afterwards some of the other classes will favor us - These last few weeks are generally pretty gay for Vassar - There is to be another Concert, and the Juniors will probably give us Seniors a party. Even now at the close of my last year, I cannot write the word Senior naturally, as if it belonged to myself - We none of us can realize that at last our school days are nearly over. That time has always been in the dim distance until now. Haven't heard from any of our relations lately, but perhaps I owe the letters, I must examine into the matter - With very much love- J.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 20, 1871
Text: Vassar College, May 20, 1871. Dearest Carrie, Much to my surprise this morning I have received a long letter from you. I have given up sspecting any thing from you but a short note with Taps and Mamma's letters. Another letter which I received tMs morning surprised me. It is so long since I wrote to Julita Rlgby that t thought -he was not intending to answer my letter, and of course the one from her was a great pleasure. She says, "Send my love to Carrie wh^n y ou write, that is if...
Show moreVassar College, May 20, 1871. Dearest Carrie, Much to my surprise this morning I have received a long letter from you. I have given up sspecting any thing from you but a short note with Taps and Mamma's letters. Another letter which I received tMs morning surprised me. It is so long since I wrote to Julita Rlgby that t thought -he was not intending to answer my letter, and of course the one from her was a great pleasure. She says, "Send my love to Carrie wh^n y ou write, that is if she is within sending distance, for she may be on the Alps or at the North Pole for all I know, dear old Carrie. I remem- ber her so well. I fancy X see her now bending so studiously over some dry eld book and yet always so ready to Join in any fun that did not take her out cf her atmosphere of books."-— Julita seems to be enjoying her- self vary much, and I think is something of a flirt, and yet I don't like to apply that word to her. Cur first sketch from nature was a view of our lake. It is a pretty as view but of ccurseAmy first attempt it is not very good. It is recogniaable but tLo foliage look much as if a fly with dirty wings had been crawling over tho ;>aper. We are now making a drawing of a fine old pine tree, whichis jufet outside the college grounds. Next Saturday we intend to go down to the river and sketch. We shall provide ourselves with lunch and spend tlits day on the river bank. "Only four more weeks," we say again fc again as we used at the old Ftm. Sem. But these four weeks are very terrible to look forward to. We review ia all our studies and the classes are all open to visitors during these weeks. I dread Rhetoric more than any study because we recite by topics. It disturbs me, first, to see Miss Clarice sit there and fold her arms after having given me a topic, and then while I am trying to express in words one idea all the others take leave of me. I hope you do not think thatI write compositions now. My first attempts will be next year while Freshman. The thought of writing them '♦fills me with anguish," but fortunately the thought seldom comes to me. With the noon mail came the Latin Grammar. We have finished learning rules this year but it will be useful in looking them up when we prove our lines fer scanning* I have been using a grammar belonging to one of the girls and am glad that I can now return it. time I have always forgotten when I have had to cut a pattern of my drawer.:, but this evening will do so and send soon. Are you reading many books now? I commenced "Hypatla" a long ttnas ago. After having had it renewed for three weeksand then keeping it a week over my time, I returned It without having read half of it. Sunday afternocnn for the last three or four weeks we have been reading "Faith Gertney" a little story by the author of "Leslie Goldthwait." We have now finished it and I have tak<m from the library a book by Hawthorne. Very lik«I> X shall keep it until college cloeea and not find time to read it. I planted the balsam seed snd '.he seed of the sensitive plant which mamma sent me* Our heliotropes and geraniums are beginning to show signs of life, but we need rain very much. I imagined that here we would not haveto water our plants but fic-5 that we do, and already I have watered them several times. In a letter I received a few days ago from Aunt Maria, she says, "Mother was in about her usual health till Friday morning the 21st April, when she was suddenly taken with spasms of the throat & lungs and was insensible from that time till she died, on Saturday morning at two oclock, wl en she dropped away very quietly," Do write me good long letters, and tell all you are doing. With much love to all Your loving Julie.jjulia M. Pease, »75j The pattern of drawers which I have cut is of those which are banded at the knee.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 11, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Nov. 5, 1871 My dear Carrie, I do aot feel a lilt like writing letters aad se shall write you a very short one, "only to let yea know that Z am well aad hope yea are the same,11 Today being the first Sanday In the month, many girls went In town to church* but Z did net and have been very glad that Z did not, because Prof. Backus preached aad It Is the first time far several years that he i i ) 5 s has. The last time he preached here, his sermon was upon St. Peter,faking...
Show moreVassar College, Nov. 5, 1871 My dear Carrie, I do aot feel a lilt like writing letters aad se shall write you a very short one, "only to let yea know that Z am well aad hope yea are the same,11 Today being the first Sanday In the month, many girls went In town to church* but Z did net and have been very glad that Z did not, because Prof. Backus preached aad It Is the first time far several years that he i i ) 5 s has. The last time he preached here, his sermon was upon St. Peter,faking all the good points In his character and him a splendid gnfHftr The next Sunday Pres. Raymond preached a sermon taking the ether side of St* Peters character. This seemed almost an Insult aad Prof. Backus has never preached since until today. His sermon waa very good aad we would all feel better to hear such a one occasionally. There was something so rousing about it, making us wish te try hard aad de our best. Aad yet the faculty think that his sermons do us ne good. Z de net like him as a man for he seems very conceited aad has rather a contemptuous manner but he is certainly very Interesting when he tries to be.We have got late a fearf ully hard place In Algebra, and it takes all our time te work our examples. Z have tried very hard te get every one and yet have been minus four. Z am very stupid In mathematics and Indeed la all my studies this year. Prof. Parrar called our class in Algebtadowa to talk with us and comfort us In ear affliction, aad really did make us more cheerful over it, telling us that In all ear coarse la mathematics we / A never have anything harder than Freshman Algebra, and that it was hard not only to us but to everyone. The thought of my essay still fills my mind with sorrow. Where does Maj. Evans keep his wife? Is she in Austin. I Imagine him something like Captain Roberts—not In looks but In manner—am I right? It is strange that Gen. Eakln should say that ha was acquainted with a Miss Pease of Austin, perhaps he knows Papa wall. I received a long letter from Aunt Maria Robinson this weak. She particularly requested mo not to give you any of tha news sho gave ma because she intended writ* lag soon to you herself. I hoar from no one but yon all at homo because I have not written a latter except homo since X came back. X do not know where Grace Pike is, can yon tall ma? Flease give my love to all friends who may no may not enquire for me and accept much yourself from your loving sister Julia. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 3, 1872
Text: Sunday. Nov. 3, 1872, Daar Carrie, I have just finished writing to Mamma and will now have a little chat with you on paper since we cannot have it by "word of mouth." Yesterday Ida Whitman came down to see her sister and I had the pleasure of seeing her for some little time. There seems a chance of my forming Ida's acquaintance, at last, after having heard of her for so many years. She isnot at all pretty but quite agreeable. Not much like her cousin Mary Taylor, though. But...
Show moreSunday. Nov. 3, 1872, Daar Carrie, I have just finished writing to Mamma and will now have a little chat with you on paper since we cannot have it by "word of mouth." Yesterday Ida Whitman came down to see her sister and I had the pleasure of seeing her for some little time. There seems a chance of my forming Ida's acquaintance, at last, after having heard of her for so many years. She isnot at all pretty but quite agreeable. Not much like her cousin Mary Taylor, though. But you must know that, in my opinion, Mame is the essence of perfection. Isn't it queer that a day or two after I roec'd your letter telling of Miss Bonny's adventure of horseback, the very same thing happened to one of the girls here. Her riding dress was torn completely away. She had on gymnastic pants and red stockings. Being a tall girl she must have looked very comical; the Count, the riding master, was with them, which made the matter worse. Fortunately they were near a farm house and she succeededin getting a dress. I suppose you see the Grahams frequently. Give my love to girls and tell Lilla that my patience is sorely tried by long waiting for a letter from her. All Hallow eve was the occasion of much merry making here. Nothing very serious was attempted, the girls taking warning from the fate of their predecessors. Numerous small pranks ware played and much noise was made. There is one poor girl here who has been christened the damp young woman. She weeps continually, at meals and during reci- tations. When I see her coming I always have a strong desireto run end get a bowl for her convenience. This poor girl was the subject of much fun, All Hallow Eve. Thursday the 7. This letter has been lying in my desk since Sunday, my time this week being unusually filled up, and now I take It out to finish it. I suppose you are all feeling badly about the elections. Was It not a great surprise to find that New York state went republican? I presume Aunt Maria will be very glad that Uncle is elected. My roommate seems to be consider- ably elated over the election of my uncle,but having known higher honors, it does not materially affect me. I have searched the papers, but in vain, to learn how Texas went. It Is still reported doubtful, but the Tribune thinks for Greeley along with many other Southern states. A vote was taken here In College, for fun, and It resulted in the election of Grant. 265 for him against 65 for Greeley. About twenty were en the fence, and some were not in their rooms. The horses in Po'keepsie are so sick that none can be found to bring our mail out regularly. It is a great disappoiatment to us to receive but one mail a dayHoping to get a nice long letter from you tomorrow, I am with love to all, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 23, 1872
Text: Vassar. Nov. 23. |1872, My dear Carrie, This morning the ground Is white with snow, and the air is chilling, if that which is coming In through our open window Is an Index of the outer temperature. Prof. Mitchell has prophesied a long and severe snow storm. I would that her prophesy might prove false. This Is our second snow storm of the season. The other was very light, melting nearly away before night. Furs will now be In requisition, I shall bring mine down today, andyou can then Imagine...
Show moreVassar. Nov. 23. |1872, My dear Carrie, This morning the ground Is white with snow, and the air is chilling, if that which is coming In through our open window Is an Index of the outer temperature. Prof. Mitchell has prophesied a long and severe snow storm. I would that her prophesy might prove false. This Is our second snow storm of the season. The other was very light, melting nearly away before night. Furs will now be In requisition, I shall bring mine down today, andyou can then Imagine me In my Esquimaux costume. Some days ago my soul was made glad by the Information that I was to have my room alone. Meeting Miss Terry In town one day, she kindly told me this, and also that she hoped to give me single room before the year was over. I know you will not think this much of an improvement upon my former condition, since I am still on the fourth corridor, but indeed, to have a room all to myself on any corridor. If it were the fifth or sixth, seems to me princely good fortune. It is an Inside room and quite large. Think of a whole wardrobe, bureau and washstand to myself! At first I felt almost lostwith so much room. I am determined that my room shall be the perfection of neatness, and have begun most finely. How long I will keep it up I cannot say. Mamma, I know, would tell me I could not persist many days. Just as I had reached this point, I was Interrupted for a moment to hear the mail read. To my great Joy your letter of 13th Inst, was handed me. I had a good laugh over the picture of "Famine aad Plenty," and at Ellens credulity. Speaking of dreams, reminds me that I dreamt a few nights ago, that I was at home: it was so hard to believe it was "all a dream," and every thing was so pleasant I hated tohave it so. At last I have taken the fatal leap. I have Joined the Phllalethian Society. Chapter Delta is honored by my presence every Friday night. I call It fatal, because, as sure as fate, every oae must, during the year, do something towards the amusement of the members. This amusement is writing, reading, acting and playing. As I can do none of these things, I fear I shall be but a drone in the hive. Last night Beta gave an entertainment to the Hall, to which we were Invited. They gave an operetta, "Pepita." Fanny Buffington took the part of a gipsey chief It looked & acted finely. She will have many smashes today, I reckon. Beta often gets up these operettas, becauseshe is particularly famous for her musicians. Delta Is the best Society in a purely literary point of view. I was beginning to give up receiving any letters from home this week they came so late. Only yesterday I received Papa and Mammas letters. With love to each and all- Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 24, 1874
Text: Vassar. Nov. 24. Dear Carrie, Again I have let several days slip away without writing home, and I will now take these few moments of leisure; and scribble off a few lines to send by the evening mail - This week has bean a rather busy one, as in fact are all the weeks with us. The old story that Seniors have nothing to do, is not true in our case.Perhaps next semester there will not be much to do, at any rate I hope so. Bird Bell's sister from town is in the room now, and jabbering as...
Show moreVassar. Nov. 24. Dear Carrie, Again I have let several days slip away without writing home, and I will now take these few moments of leisure; and scribble off a few lines to send by the evening mail - This week has bean a rather busy one, as in fact are all the weeks with us. The old story that Seniors have nothing to do, is not true in our case.Perhaps next semester there will not be much to do, at any rate I hope so. Bird Bell's sister from town is in the room now, and jabbering as fast as any child of thirteen can, so you may be sure I have no idea of what I am writing, or what to write - There are hundreds of things I want to ask about and tell you, but I can't think of them, so please excuse this scrawl, which I send only because you will all be anxious if no word from me reaches you this week, and I don't know how soon I can find time again for Thanksgiving day comes soon and we are pretty busy then. Do tell me all the particulars about the changes in the house & The Dining room must look lovely, and now you will be ready for a side board, I suppose, since the only objectionto it was the condition of the room The Senior parlor as Bird is just saying is all renewed- I lease write soon, with love, J. M. P.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 20, 1870
Text: (November 20, 1870, Saturday Evening. You are a dear good girl Carrie, to write so often to your sister, and X thank you for it, and only wish Mamma would do as well. I have not heard from her for over a week but suppose she is hard at work for one and so 1 ought not to complain. If you would write a little plainer I could read your letters better. At first I had no difficulty at all in doing so, but the last ones I have had to study over and even then could not exactly understand what you...
Show more(November 20, 1870, Saturday Evening. You are a dear good girl Carrie, to write so often to your sister, and X thank you for it, and only wish Mamma would do as well. I have not heard from her for over a week but suppose she is hard at work for one and so 1 ought not to complain. If you would write a little plainer I could read your letters better. At first I had no difficulty at all in doing so, but the last ones I have had to study over and even then could not exactly understand what you wrote. For instance in one of your lettersyou say that Mamma has given you something which you like very much, but what it is I can not make out. Would you really like to have me write you what words you spell wrong ? I have not noticed maay, in you last I think there were only two, "tear" which you spelled "tair," and "ripped" which you had written wrong. Last night Benson Lawson (Lossing? , delivered a lecture before the college. His subject was "chivalry, the past and present." He told us the origin of the name "sirloin" as applied to certain pieces of meat, and also that of the "Order of the Garter," and many other interesting little things. 1 presume you read the aewspapers, and know something of what is going on, butI never do. There are always aewspapers in the library, and sometimes I think I will read them but do not get about it. And so X had not heard until yesterday when I received a letter from Mary Rawson telling me of it, of the railroad accident at Grand Junction; you will remem- ber the place, one of the many times we had to change cars on our way North. There were a good many of our Texan friends on the train, but none of them were injured although four persons were killed and as many wounded. Mr. & Mrs. Morrill, Mrs. Rives and her daughters, Mr. and Mrs. West and Mollie Duval, and Mr. Raymond and his two nieces were In the party. What a fright they must havehad. Yesterday afternoon X was very much surprised as well as delighted, when the messenger girl came up and told me that Mr. and Mrs. Epperson were in the parlor and would like to see me. They have sons attending school in Poughkeepsie, and had come up to visit them, and I think it was very kind in them to ride out and see me when I had known so little of them. Eugenie has been attending school at the Packer Institute. (I forgot to say that she was with them) but she does not like it very well, says she cannot get acquainted with the girls, and I do not wonder, for if I were in her place I would net ask any one to call upon me at Mrs... (Remainder of the letter Is lost, (Julia M. Pease, «»5,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 3, 1870
Text: Nov. 3. 1870. My dear sister, You write as if you were homesick, but Carrie you ought not to be for saying so when you are going home so soon. Don't blame meAfor I feel as though no be one had a right toAhomesick but myself who am all alone, I expect there are very few girls here but t? , knew someone when they came and the only person I had ever seen before was Miss Hamlin, and as I am not on her corridor I see very little of her. I wish every day that you had come with me, for I know...
Show moreNov. 3. 1870. My dear sister, You write as if you were homesick, but Carrie you ought not to be for saying so when you are going home so soon. Don't blame meAfor I feel as though no be one had a right toAhomesick but myself who am all alone, I expect there are very few girls here but t? , knew someone when they came and the only person I had ever seen before was Miss Hamlin, and as I am not on her corridor I see very little of her. I wish every day that you had come with me, for I know that you would like it here very much, and I hope another year you will decide tocomenas "special." Even now you might enter and take French, Music and any other study you choose or not as you please. You ask what I mean by Double Latin. It Is learning and recit- ing two lessons a day and is the same as two studies. The class is for the benefit of those who are deficient in that study and wish to be prepared for the Freshman class in one instead of two years for we really do two years work in one. You may know that we take any lessons when we have beea through the "Latin Lessons" which we used to study In the six weeks we have been here and there is a great deal more In this one than In our old one. Monday Is our first lesson in Caesar and we must translate 3 booksbefore Christmas. I received a letter today from Papa In which he told me of the changes he had been making in the house—rather of the addition he had been putting on. It Is very nice Indeed, a bathroom with a fixed tub opens from Mamma's room, there is also a sink or washstand with a pump in it ho which brings water from the small cistern. ThenU making a large stove room and closet. Had you heard that Mr. Messina t? , has bought Judge Merrill's place and expects a sister and her family to come out and live with him. I wonder where tha Merrills will live, as the Judge he has business in Galveston presume they will spend their winters there and summers North. It will be a good thing for youto have Aunt Maria act towards you as if you were no longer a child, for it will give you more self possession and courage. But I should think you would be almost afraid to travel from Buffalo to Binghamton by yourself as you will have to do after leaving Aunt Carrie there, more because you are nearsighted than any other reason. But you can put on your glasses aad travel on as fearlessly as we this summer when we went to Boston alone, and perhaps have someone elss put under you charge for you know, I wear my glasses nearly all the time. I found that I could not get along at all in my classes without them, for I could not tell when the teachers were speaking to me unless they called my name, and when I was studying Algebra could not sea the examples which wereput on the blackboard. I shall try and take Double French next term if the Pre*, will let me for they begin "Noel aad Chopssl's" grammar which I am very anxious to study, and they accomplish as much from Feb, to June as the Freshman class in a whole year. You do not say whether Grandma is going West with Aunt Carrie or aat, and only that she is better. 1 do not know now if she can recognise anyone. On my own account I wish to know, as well as to tell Carrie Norton so that she may illness write home about it, for Mrs. Whitman has heard of OrandmaAonly from Carrie. W ill not Aunt Maria write and tell her all about it? It seems as though I had more to say but cannot think of it at present. Did you find my chemise stud in cleaning up the little room we slept in? I haven't it with me and Msmma says it is not with her things. X am afraid it is lost and it is the nice one Mamma gave me about ayear ago. I shall be so sorry if it's not found. Will you not come and see me with Mamma before you go home? You might meet Mamma either at Albany or New York and come here for a day at least. I wish you would for I shall feel badly to have you go home without seeing you again. Please write as often as you can to your "laving, loving, loving," sister Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75, P.S. I forgot to tell you, and so have to write a postscript which I dislike to do that Mr. Allen called last Saturday and Miss Lyman gave permission for him to take me out riding with a teacher. I chose to take Miss Hamlin and we had a very pleasant ride. This letter you will see by the date was commenced some time ago and has been waiting until today to be finished. Thank Aunt Maria far kindness in letting me invite some one to spend Christmas with ma at her pleasant home, but there Is no one I care par- ticularly about asking, as I have navery graat friend here, and most of the girls X know are going either home or to New York. Carrie Norton is going home Christmas. Goodbye my precious sister. Again I must add a lew lines and I presume you will think I am never going to end. But as you are always making collections, would you not like to get old "postage stamps'1 ? For a million the Government will pay you three hundred dollars. I have written to Papa asking him to save his and I will keep mine lor you 11 you wish. I hope this morning to get a letter from you but am afraid I will be disappointed. My lave to Aunt Maria and tell her I am looking forward with great pleasure to spending Christmas with her and it is only a little over six weeks before the time. Only think you will be home then, but you must think of me as wishing heartily to be with you all. Next time I write I had better commence on anothersheet of paper than cross so much, for I am afraid you can scarcely read this scrawl. Julie iJulia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 23, 1873
Text: Vassar, Nov. 27, 1873. My dear Carrie, Thanksgiving morning has at last arrived. Breakfast being at eight, I have Just time to start this letter before the bell rings. No letter has come from any of you this week, and I have been, hoping that my Thanksgiving would be made brighter by receiving one. Now, however, the day is over and none has come. It is a long, long time since I have written to you, Carrie, and you must think me negligent indeed, while youhave been more than usually punctual...
Show moreVassar, Nov. 27, 1873. My dear Carrie, Thanksgiving morning has at last arrived. Breakfast being at eight, I have Just time to start this letter before the bell rings. No letter has come from any of you this week, and I have been, hoping that my Thanksgiving would be made brighter by receiving one. Now, however, the day is over and none has come. It is a long, long time since I have written to you, Carrie, and you must think me negligent indeed, while youhave been more than usually punctual in writing. One week I had been told that I must read my essay In class the next Monday, and of course I felt very little in the mood for writing; by the way I have never told you about reading that essay, have I? It was perfectly terrible! I was the first one appointed to read; Em Rice read the same day after me. I had to stand in front of the class and read and then came the criticisms! The latter were not very hard to bear: the girls said they had none to give, and Prof. Backus said there was very little chance for any. He liked my analysis, but, thought I had left out one thoughtwhich would have made my essay more effective; and found energy in some of the short sentences, called for my unit sentence and then all was over. The girls all tell me they liked my essay very well, but they would tell anyone set Just so much do I believe in school-girl protestations. Since the reading of mine two very fine essays have been read one by Emma Clark, on "Webster as an Orator" and one by Miss White on "Doubt." The other essays read have not amounted to very much. Well, after reading, I felt very little like letter writing, and so I have allowed so much time to pass withoutsending you one of my miserable scrawls. Yesterday morning, Thanksgiving, I did not go to church, but Idled around in library and parlor J dinner was served at four oclock, we remained there for over two hours and then adjourned to the Parlors where there was singing and playing. At eight o'clock we met In the Chapel and the Prex. read; this reading is becoming an institution In the College, and a very pleasant one. He read selections this year. One of Mrs. Stowes "Old Town Fireside stories, some passages from Othello, a lay of Macauley's and the never tiresome "Lend me the ? of a ? ," were the pieces selected. A little more eating had to be done In the shape of Icecream and cake, Miss Terry must be shaken hands with all round, and then the Thanksgiving of seventy five was gone, nevermore to come again. It has been quite a pleasant one, but to me not so much so as previous ones, perhaps, because the novelty is wearing away. It is so wintry here, the ground being covered with snow and all the leaves gone from the trees and It is bitter cold. You, I suppose, are also shivering over the cold, but Wood-Lawn even In winter does not look very dreary. I am glad Jack and George still visit you, otherwise you must be rather lonesome sometimes. Mamma wrote that you had been cleaning your room, so I presume your blinds are finished. How do you like them? and how does your room look? Aren't your pincushion, be nearly faded out, so that I can make you a set? and do you a till prefer pink? Mamma seems always so anxious about my eyes, which are indeed perfectly well. And there are many times when it is much pleseanter for me to have a little fancy work to do. So far, however have had none. I dreamt, the other night that I was home, and it was, oh, so nire! It made me almost homesick. I must now end this stupid letter with very much love to all. Your loving little sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 16, 1870
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 16, 1870 Dear Carrie, Your letter telling of Grandma's sickness gave me such a shock but you said she was better and until your last letter came X supposed she was almost well. How terrible it is J and she appeared so well when Mamma and I left Binghamton. I wish I were there to help there must be so much to be done and only Aunt Maria and you, for though Mrs. Reeve is visiting with Aunt and might assist I imagine from what I have seen of her she will not be of much...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 16, 1870 Dear Carrie, Your letter telling of Grandma's sickness gave me such a shock but you said she was better and until your last letter came X supposed she was almost well. How terrible it is J and she appeared so well when Mamma and I left Binghamton. I wish I were there to help there must be so much to be done and only Aunt Maria and you, for though Mrs. Reeve is visiting with Aunt and might assist I imagine from what I have seen of her she will not be of much service in sickness. It must make you rather homesick If you have time to think of anything and I wish I could enliven you but Sundayhere is about my gloomiest day. I do hope that the next letter I get from you will say that Grandma is much better, for generally after such an attack the person gets entirely well. I wrote to Anna Towns end some time ago, for I wanted to hear from her, she always writes such nice letters and tells so much news. She answered promptly and is still in Mass. expecting soon to go down to Brooklyn, her Mother and family expected to leave Austin the first of Oct. come North, first to Kenosha, Wis. where you remember they have relations, then to Phila- delphia where she will remain and place the children at school. Anna will go on to meet her there about the first of Nov. I am so sorry on your account that they are coming North to remain for two years, and it will make it much lonelier at home for you without them. And Judge Bell'sfamily are already in Phil, left Austin in Sept. Lucy and Leah are attending college school In Phil. Barclay goes to aabsal at Princeton. Judge and Mrs. Bell return home this fall, but Evelyn is not certain whether she will go with them or remain in P. for the winter. Carrie Norton had a letter from her Grandmother a few days since, asking if Grandma Pease was not coming to visit her before returning West. It was before I had heard of her sickness and I told Carrie that she would not come. She also wanted Mamma and you to visit her this fall and has been expecting us this summer as she had heard through Ida that we were coming. Shall I tell Carrie now of Gr* ndma's sickness ? She fears that she will have to return home next week, as she has had a chilly sensation every morning and the doctor thinks she may have afever. She is now in the infirmary. I shall go and see her todsy and find whether it is necessary for her to go home. There is \ a great deal of sickness now though nothing serious, except the College doctress, Doc. Avery, who has been very sick indeed with slow fever, we did not at the time know how sick, but she has had her hair cut off and such splendid hair as she had! Every bed in the Infirmary is occupied which is quite an unusual thing here. I have dropped Algebra and taken drawing, the Prof, is a splendid man and I think I rhall get on pretty well although it seems hard now. He gives me so much more difficult pieces than I have ever drawn before. I forgot to tell you where to direct to Anna Townsend, she said she wanted to hear from you very much indeed and I hope when you find time you will write to her. The directionis to her at South W illiamstown, Mass. X have written a long letter and will now close with much love your sister Julie. ■ • (Julia M. Pease, *75, A
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 3, 1870
Text: Vassar College. Oct* 3rd 1670 Dear Carrie, 1 was just going to commence an awful scolding letter to you and one to Mamma for not writing to me, whan a letter from Mamma was brought me, the mail hour had passed and so of course Z supposed X should not get oae fy today, then of course X could sot scold her and had not time to write you and at noon your letter came, so that since I have been so lively that I hardly know myself. Yours and Mamma's making five X have received today* I have...
Show moreVassar College. Oct* 3rd 1670 Dear Carrie, 1 was just going to commence an awful scolding letter to you and one to Mamma for not writing to me, whan a letter from Mamma was brought me, the mail hour had passed and so of course Z supposed X should not get oae fy today, then of course X could sot scold her and had not time to write you and at noon your letter came, so that since I have been so lively that I hardly know myself. Yours and Mamma's making five X have received today* I have wanted to write you before but did not know where to send a letter. Why do you leave Binghamton so soon, as you will not return South until November you might stay a good deal longer, X should think. You ask several questions and X will answer them before X forget. I da aat remember Mrs. Williams address In Hartford, In fact I da aat know that I aver heard the number of her house. Mrs. Brown's is 92 Amity St. Brooklyn, Mrs. Levenson's 75 first Place, Mr. Levenson SO Beavsn t? , St. N.Y. la a letter I have had from Papa ha says headquarters are to be removed from Austia to San Antonio, what a coming down it will be for Austin. I have written mars letters within tha last week than I have dene before for months. Have had two letters from Grace Pike, sae would like to have you write to her, was to go today to the Priory. Have X written you that Miss Abbie Hamlin is here as a teacher? 1 was very much surprised the Sunday after I came an looking around tha dininghall to spy her. X could hardly believe my eyas, aat having on my glasses, but the young lady sitting next ma at table told It was a Miss Hamlin. Josie Jewell is here as a scholar. I have not spoken with her at all and do not suppose I shall. Gov. Jewell, Miss Carrie Hamlin and little Emily Jewell were here on Sat. to visit. I saw Mist Csrrie only for a moment to speak with her. The reason X had not discovered Miss Abbie until after being here some days was that she sprained her ankle the very day I came, and even yet can not walk very comfortably. My studies are double Latin, that Is two lessons a day, French and Algebra, all of which you know I have studied before, but could not pass In for anything but preparatory classes. Z am so much disappointed because I can not be special, but none are allowed unless they are eighteen years old. Theof study. President says that mine is a hard courseAand for the present will not allow me to take drawing thinking that now I have as many studies as my "time and strength will permit," as I shall besides the others have to review History. I wish you would decide to come here for I miss you so much all the time, it seems so strange not to have someone to talk to and tell all I am thinking about. I have some very pleasant friends already and without them X do not know what X should do. Now I want to tell you about my friends and my room so that you can imagine what I am doing at different times. My most Intimate friends are Sarah and Bessie Hogg, isn't It a miserable name, but most of us pronounce it as If written Hong, which is a great improvement. They are very nice girls from Penn., the oldest must be over twenty and the other is sixteen, Llllie Mandeville from some little place in this state I can't remember the name, Libbie Rice from Ithaca. I like her very much and am in the same classes with her ineverything, she is not a very hard student but the others all are. Kftss Sallie Rollins is a native of Missouri, Columbia near St. Louis, she is a real Southerner and affords us much amusement* She is very queer but very good hearted, she is generally spoken of as the young lady who laces so tightly, her waist is really about the smallest I ever knew. Had I met Carrie Norton when I wrote you? She is a little bit of a thing, and looks just like the pictures I have seen of her taken several years ago. She is in the Freshman class with the exception of a few studies which she has to review, and I am only in the preparatory* while we are the same age. She is very pleasant and we see a good deal of each other, as much as could be expected when her room is on another floor and wedo not recite in the same classes. She is very Intimate with Nettle t? , Whitman, and corresponds with her. She tells me that Nettle has been quite sick and that every fall she has an attack of the lever, gastric fever I believe it Is called. Ida I should think was very grave and motherly from the way in which Carrie speaks of her. I hope you will go and visit Ida before you return to Conn. I have been interrupted three times since I commenced this so you must excuse all inaccuracies, It had to be left last night and now as I have a few spare minutes before breakfast I will finish so as to send this morn- ing. You speak of a skirt you are making. What is it? Are they those 1 white cambric under skirts, they will be very pretty bat a great deal ol work* F lease write soon, lor i week seems longer here than it does to yoa* Give much love to all, and accept much yourself from your loving sister Julie*Don't show this scrawl to anyone.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 13, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 13, 1872. Dear Carrie, "Another six days work is done" and I again take my "pen in hand" etc. With me it has been a very uneventful week, and with you, I suppose, quite otherwise, for the first week of your return must have been somewhat filled up with visits. If I were of the homesick kind I presume I would be "blue" enough, because I have not had any letters from you all since those written in Janesville. Ihave to comfort myself with the...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 13, 1872. Dear Carrie, "Another six days work is done" and I again take my "pen in hand" etc. With me it has been a very uneventful week, and with you, I suppose, quite otherwise, for the first week of your return must have been somewhat filled up with visits. If I were of the homesick kind I presume I would be "blue" enough, because I have not had any letters from you all since those written in Janesville. Ihave to comfort myself with the old saying that "bad news travels fast" and believe that you are well since I have heard nothing to the contrary. I shall be disappointed enough if I do not get a letter from home tomorrow, for I have counted the days and find there is time for a letter. Friday afternoon I was somewhat surprised to find Ida Whitman here. She had come to see her sister Nellie and enquired for me as well as her other friends here. You know she has two own cousins here, Mary Taylor and Carrie Norton. Ida Is quite small and dark, I find, but quitelively and perfectly at her ease. She spoke in affectionate terms of you and hoped to hear soon from you, as "Carrie wrote such entertaining letters." I fear Jenny Is quite homesick, although she does not say so. She Is not well pleased at being a preparatory, but I think It in her own fault. If she had only been examined through Algebra and Geometry when she came all would have been right, for I am almost certain she could have passed. I shall never say another ward in favor of your coming here, for perhaps, you might he discontented and then I should blame myself. Persons tastes are so different, that no two are ever satisfied with the same thing. In Literature we have begun right in the middle. Instead of at either end. Shakespeare is the first person whom we have studied. We have had to write an essay upon him. This, of course, has caused me much trouble and grief but now that it is off my mind I am greatly relieved. It Is very cold now, and the College having been somewhat torn up In the tower regions is as like a barn In regard to warmth as it can well be.My highneck wrappers are not at all unseasonable. Soon we hope to keep a little more comfortable. Remember me to all the servants & don't forget to tell them how much obliged I am for their nice presents. Love to Papa, Mamma and yourself. Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 6, 1872
Text: Vassar College, Oct. 6, 1872. Dear Callie, I don't feel a bit like writing letters today but shall have to write this morning as I am going to church In town and after I return shall be too tired to write. I presume you are tired enough today, for travelling is so wearisome. Does everything look Just as when you left last July? I suppose this is your first whole day at home, since the train arrives in the evening, does it not? I should scarcely know I had been absent from College two...
Show moreVassar College, Oct. 6, 1872. Dear Callie, I don't feel a bit like writing letters today but shall have to write this morning as I am going to church In town and after I return shall be too tired to write. I presume you are tired enough today, for travelling is so wearisome. Does everything look Just as when you left last July? I suppose this is your first whole day at home, since the train arrives in the evening, does it not? I should scarcely know I had been absent from College two months, for every thing goes on In the same old way. Eating, sleeping and studying. The only difference between the two years is that I do not now work as hard, having only three studies and no music or painting. But yet I find I have plenty to do. My parlor is similarly situated to the old one and so I would not know it was not tho same familiar one. My roommate has been changed. In place of Miss Wilson I have Lillie Rumsey. The latter Is very nice Indeed and I only hope I can keep her for some time, but of course If shehas the offer of a bettor room she will accept. She is from Seneca Falls In this state, and is of a wealthy family and a fine one, I think, from the specimens we have here In Collage. She has a sister a Preparatory with whom she is not permitted to room. It seems too bad since she is willing to go onto a Prep. Corridor. Hattie Bracher, the young lady whom I told you bought the pretty travelling bag, has not returned and does not intend to. "Tis always thus from childhoods hour." Nettie Whitman is taller than I am and does not look at all as I expected. I don't believe you would recognise her. She is only a Prep. as she has not studied much Latin. Oh dear; I am growing so fast living upon brown bread and milk, and you, I suppose, am growing thin. How soon are you going to begin German? Be sure and begin that and singing, and Now I must close with heaps of love to all. Your loving sister Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 16, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 16. 1873. My dear Carrie, A plan has entered my head which I think I shall carry into effect if agreeable to you. It is to write to you once every week, in the middle part, and to Papa or Mamma on Sundays. But in this case you should write to me twice, don't you think that is fair ? I know though how dread- fully hard it is to find time at home to write, even if one has inclination. Today I have an extra period to spare, as Prof. Mitchell has gone away from College,...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 16. 1873. My dear Carrie, A plan has entered my head which I think I shall carry into effect if agreeable to you. It is to write to you once every week, in the middle part, and to Papa or Mamma on Sundays. But in this case you should write to me twice, don't you think that is fair ? I know though how dread- fully hard it is to find time at home to write, even if one has inclination. Today I have an extra period to spare, as Prof. Mitchell has gone away from College, so thisaccounts for my sitting down in broad daylight without a care and spending some time at my desk. I wish Prof. Mitchell would see fit to "vamoose" more often, although she does give harder lessons for the next time. Miss Kapp conveniently fell sick for a day or two and Prof. Backus absented himself, so that we have had several extra periods. In German we have begun to translate "William Tell" and also a little play from English into Deutsch. The latter is no play for us though as it is real hard. Have you begun German yet and with whom? I have some of Schillers works and if you want them will send any but the one we aretranslating and Wallenstein, also the Adler's Reader if you wish. I think you will find any of these better for beginning than Undine, not being so difficult. I don't know but I have written you that one of our class-mates, Milligan, is to be married soon. By the way, this is the sixteenth, so the wedding will come off today. It is to be a double affair, her younger sister being married at the same time. Millie has sent ever so many of the class invitations, but none has come to me. Of course I am indignant, for I knew her very well, and can only account for it by supposing that the invitation has beensent to Texas. Please let me know if It has reached there. Several of us united and made Millie a wedding present of a toilette set. One made a cushion, another a hair receiver, etc. Fannie and I worked a towel rack for our contribution. The gentleman is a Professor of Greek and Mathematics in a western College, and Millie, who has always been anxious to study Greek, can with great benefit, no doubt, pursue that branch. The poor girl wanted to graduate here, I know, and after marry the Prof, but her father being a poor minister the money was not forthcoming, and the latter pleasure had to come first. Speaking ofweddings leads me to speak of that of Ida's father. Is it net rather strange that the fathers of the cousins Ida and Mary Taylor should marry so near the same time. Mary's father married some time this summer, a sister of the musician Woodbury who has had a good deal to do with Sunday School hymn tunes. Mary had not taken off mourning until the wedding, with which she was very well pleased I think. It is rather hard for Ida to have to give up all household authority which she had had for so long, but I think there is a pretty good chance of her resuming it soon Ina mansion of her own. There Is a young doctor of Troy who has been very attentive to her for some time, and report says they are engaged. Received a letter from Aunt Maria a few days ago, in which she says that she heard of my arrival through the "Pease girls." So I suppose you must at last have written to Sarah, otherwise she could not have heard. Aunt had gone up to Albany and was there awaiting the girls* arrival from the Point, in order to all start for the East, when a despach was received stating that Uncle John had sent for the girls to come home immediately. They have gone, and theEastern trip has fallen through. Aunt is dreadfully disappointed, as well she may be having given up all other trips for this out one, and now to be cheated out of it. And now to ask your advise concerning a little matter. I think it would be nice to tend some Invitations for Philalethian evening to two or three young men at home if they would understand about it. Of course they are merely complimentary, and it is done by all the girls here to those whom they do not know nearly as well as I do George, etc. Do you think I had Matter do so? Tell "Jack" please that as he forgot to tell me who that young lady in the green dress was, he may tell you, and you will write it to me, keeping it faithfully a secret from all else; won't you please? I couldn't imagine whom you meant by your "friend the Maj" in your first letter. No, we saw nothing of Maj. Sellers, for which I am truly sorry. I like his looks, and having heard you speak of him want to know him. The other day I was asked by one young lady through the medium of another, if I knew a Mr. Baker, connected in some way with a flag. Of course I instantly answered no, but after being told that the gentleman said I made a flag for him during thewar, I thought of Dee Baker. He it must be, I suppose, as the girl is from Mass. but just imagine him grown to be a young man! I must go and see the girl who knows him, I suppose. Here have I reached my third sheet without having told you a word about our class sociable. It was last Saturday night, and for variety a phantom party. We were all encased in sheets and pillow-cases looking like the ghosts of ourselves. Without having any "masculines" about we enjoyed ourselves, although presume Mollie Duval and many other Austin girls couldnot understand that. It was much easier to find out the girls than I had supposed it would be. Perhaps in our case because we know each other's ways and voices, eyes be. so very well. Having some mercy, I will bore you no longer this time. Lovingly Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 9, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 9, 1873.f Dear Carrie, Today I find that the letter written to Mamma last Sunday has unfortunately not been posted. So to make up for the delay I write another letter, this time to you. Received your nice letter a few days ago, and today Mamma's enclosing Aunt's letter. Spread it not abroad upon the housetops, but I have been dreadfully homesick since my return. No briney tears have been shed. Oh, no, I never goso far as that, but I have such a longing to (go,...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 9, 1873.f Dear Carrie, Today I find that the letter written to Mamma last Sunday has unfortunately not been posted. So to make up for the delay I write another letter, this time to you. Received your nice letter a few days ago, and today Mamma's enclosing Aunt's letter. Spread it not abroad upon the housetops, but I have been dreadfully homesick since my return. No briney tears have been shed. Oh, no, I never goso far as that, but I have such a longing to (go, back home and never go away from It, that sometimes I have to press back all thoughts unless perchance a few concerning "meridians," "lat." and the like. For you must know that we are getting into the depths of Astronomical figures. We have had one problem, "a very easy one" Prof. Mitchell says; yet that was enough to give us a taste of what must follow. Almost every night some of us go out star gazing. Passers by would think us crazy from the frantic manner in which we rush about shouting "I know what that is." "Oh! whatis that name?" and the constant repetition of some names as, "Capella, Capella." Last night we learned three new names, and fortunately have remembered them. We find Prof. Mitchell perfectly charming, as she has always been reported to be. One night we went over to ask her some question and were treated to fine large pears. Think we shall go again. I suppose I ought to tell you all about the wedding, which has been a red-letter day in our Calendar. A whole holiday was granted to us, and was spent as taste and pleasure dictated. About four o'clock we all assembled in Cbapel by we I mean those uninvitedto the reception. Soon the Seniors and other wedding guests who were students, as well as the Teachers, marched in and took seats upon the platform. Then when a lively march upon the Organ was begun, the wedding party entered. First the ushers, followed by little Nellie Raymond and another child her age, and the three ether brides maids attended by three groomsmen. Next the groom, upon whose arm leaned Mrs. Raymond, and behold, the bride with her father. As the standing in positions and marching had all been rehearsed, of course it was done, "comme ii faux." The Presidentperformed the ceremony, which was very impressive, and almost as sad and solemn as our own. The ring, "the symbol of eternity" was put en in much the same way as is done in the Episcopal ceremony; in this case, however, a slight annoyance was caused by the dropping el the ring as the bridegroom was to take it. The responses of both bride and groom were loud and distinct, being heard by those in the back part el the room. Alter the ceremony the procession marched out in order, the ergan giving forth the Wedding March. All guestsrepaired to the Presidents parlors, which, as well as the Chapel had been beautifully decorated by Dr. Avery. Room. J was the supper room, fc was well supplied with all things tempting to the palate. The festivities were not long kept up, as the happy couple left for Albany en the nine o'clock train. The bridegroom is a very fine looking man, and both are said to be very good. And now after finishing the description of the wedding, I find that I have omitted to describe the dress of the bride, that which the slanderers of our sex would say we always think of first. It was of white silk, long with no trimming behind and muchin fronts white veil and flowers. One of the girls gave me a piece of wedding cake on which to dream. Three nights, I believe, we can sleep upon it, so that I have some hopes of dreaming of my hero, whoever he may be. Last night however I dreamt of no gent but Papa, but of him all night long. Have bought you a pair of black gloves and will send them soon. Either long ribbon ties or standing ruffs of colored silks are worn. Will send you ribbon and if I make some ruffs will send one. Already made they cost three dollars, which is beyond the limits of my purse. Lovingly, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 16, 1874
Text: Vassar. Oct. 16- 1874. Dear Carrie, Your nice letter was received one day this week with the greatest pleasure. Along with It came the first one I have received from Aunt Juliet. All were well and seem to have had a very good time since our departure. There had been company more or less of the time and I don't believe they missed us more than was natural. Every day this week I have intended to write, but something has prevented- and now I find a very good opportunity, when the house Is...
Show moreVassar. Oct. 16- 1874. Dear Carrie, Your nice letter was received one day this week with the greatest pleasure. Along with It came the first one I have received from Aunt Juliet. All were well and seem to have had a very good time since our departure. There had been company more or less of the time and I don't believe they missed us more than was natural. Every day this week I have intended to write, but something has prevented- and now I find a very good opportunity, when the house Is quiet and the others are at supper. Tuesday of this week. Gov. Din and his staff came to Po'keepsie to review some thousands of the State militia. The fair ground where this took place Is quite near our grounds, so we could hear the music and drumming at times. When the review was over, as had beea previously arranged, the Gen. and Staff came to this building of fame, examined its various parts, and finally took their stand or rather seats on the platform of our modest chapel. Throughout the room were we poor Innocents In our best bib and tucker, arranged In order to be looked at, and feeling very much like Charity children before the examining Committee. And still more so we felt after our President's speech, which was Indirectly an appeal for money. By the way there are not quite 400 here this year, and the Trustees feel some alarm for Vassar's pockets, after the great demand which has been made upon them this summer for improvements - Gen. Dix made a few not very worthy remarks, in which he compared us to a "light brigade", and complimented us on our "appearance" and "discipline", knowing nothing whatever of the latter - Then the show on both sides ended, and we had seen The Governor - I had hoped Uncle would come with them, but unfortunately he did not. Among the members of the stall, was that youth, of whose introduction to myself I told you this summer. I recognised him but of course had no means of letting him knows and he inquired of the teachers for me in vain, but I think Miss Terry might have sent for me, don't you? Today on coming From dinner, Cliffie Loverin and myself, were informed a lady and gent, from Teams were in the parlor and would like to see us. they proved to be Gen. Waul and wife from Galveston. He It seems has something to do with education In the state, and so wished to see Vassar, and finding there were Texans hare inquired for us - He had met Clifford before, and myself also he said, when I was small, but would have recognised me "from my resemblance to my lather". We were with them some hours, showing them about.They then left for New York, wishing to be remembered to the home people. The "klelne Allen" as we call her, or rather the Texas girl has left I believe. Her examinations were not very creditable, and therefore she left, I presume, for I really do not knows no one has hoard from her since she left Saturday to stay with her mother in town until Monday - Have begun Music lessons, and find that I have not lost quite as much as I feared, although yet a good deal - Miss Kapp, our German teacher says that shehas heard of a very good German school somewhere in Texas kept by two ladies. I think it is the one in Austin, and intended to write you the names and see if it is the same, but unfortunately I have forgotten them, Please do you send me their names very plainly written, because if they are the ones of whom Miss Kapp has heard, she desires her love sent, although she has never seen them - I am sitting now for a week or two at the German Table and enjoy myself quite well, German is now pretty hard as we have to write in German and tracts of the stories we read und das 1st nicht leicht su tun. Do write me often such a good long letter on your last, for they are the next best thing to seeing you in the flesh - With much love to all - Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 24, 1874
Text: Oct. 24. '74 Dear Carrie, I was greatly disappointed at not receiving a letter from you, and fear you will also be so next week, for it is some days since I have written. I forget how fast the days go, and find Saturday has arrived before I know. Much as I am anxious to be at home again, and you know how much that is, I am yet very sorry to have the time go fast, for it is very pleasant, and we are sad to think that the year will so soon be gone, and we will be separated perhaps never to...
Show moreOct. 24. '74 Dear Carrie, I was greatly disappointed at not receiving a letter from you, and fear you will also be so next week, for it is some days since I have written. I forget how fast the days go, and find Saturday has arrived before I know. Much as I am anxious to be at home again, and you know how much that is, I am yet very sorry to have the time go fast, for it is very pleasant, and we are sad to think that the year will so soon be gone, and we will be separated perhaps never to meet again - Having been with each other so long we must care for each other and this place where we have spent many happy, if also many unhappy hours - Every one is very kind to us, and I realizeas I thought I should not, that the Senior year is a very pleasant one - Miss Terry places more confidence in us than in any Class previously, since my stay here, and we of course wish to deserve it and behave ourselves generally pretty well- At any rate we receive a good deal of praise from the teachers - Of course you will, this is our Class conceit - but really we do act better than last yearsClass, and I think it is because we are trusted more and treated as if we had ideas of honor and truth — "Cheap but prettys" or as the girls seem to prefer to call them, Cheap but prettys" are all the rage in our Class. Twenty five have reported already and more are coming in by degrees - Mine is considered the prettiest if anything, and was mistaken for a silk when it first made its appearance.A day or two ago Clifford Loverin received a box of eatables from her Mother in Virginia and since its arrival you may be sure we have feasted - Two evenings we have had friends invited in to share oar "goodies" and now we have plenty to last us some days - The ham was delicious and pickles cake fee were very nice - Must stop now and read up a little for my essay - With love, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 7, 1874
Text: Vassar Oct. 7- '74 Dear Carrie, Your letter of the 1st arrived this morning to my great Joy. It makes me more than ever wish I were at home with you all. It seems as if I never wanted more to return than now, when the time of my absence Is in reality so short. But I won't weary you by talking of what can't be helped. This year will pass quickly away I hope, bringing with It no more burdens than we can easily bear.Owing to the improvements over at the Riding School, neither...
Show moreVassar Oct. 7- '74 Dear Carrie, Your letter of the 1st arrived this morning to my great Joy. It makes me more than ever wish I were at home with you all. It seems as if I never wanted more to return than now, when the time of my absence Is in reality so short. But I won't weary you by talking of what can't be helped. This year will pass quickly away I hope, bringing with It no more burdens than we can easily bear.Owing to the improvements over at the Riding School, neither Music or Drawing classes have yet been arranged. For the Music rooms and Studio are not quite finished. In the space where formerly was the Riding School, are two beautiful rooms; the one a Museum with galleries and divisions for all the Natural History &. specimens; the other is the Art Gallery. Our Society Hall has been enlarged and greatly Improved, and I wish you could be here at some of our dramatic enter-tainments. All the music rooms have an outside window and are very cozy. The whole building Is to be used for students, whereas formerly some portion of it was for tenements, occupied by some washerwomen and stable boys, and the stables were also there. It is hoped that some time this week the music rooms will be ready for use, and I shall then begin to practise. Tomorrow night. Bayard Taylor lectures in Po'keepsie and I think likely I shall go in to hear him, for I con't know how soon I may have another chance. The mail goes out in a moment, so I must close with very much love; Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 28, 1870
Text: Vassar College. Oct* 28. 1870 Dear sister Carrie, I am ashamed ol myself lor not writing to you last week, and then let so much of this one pass by without doing so. but this week has been a very busy one and I have not had time to aaswer your letters even now I am stealing the time which I ought to be studying my Latin, but II I do not write aad mail In the morning you caa nothear Irom me until Monday aad I am afraid you will be anxious. But the fact is the days pass so quickly that I caa...
Show moreVassar College. Oct* 28. 1870 Dear sister Carrie, I am ashamed ol myself lor not writing to you last week, and then let so much of this one pass by without doing so. but this week has been a very busy one and I have not had time to aaswer your letters even now I am stealing the time which I ought to be studying my Latin, but II I do not write aad mail In the morning you caa nothear Irom me until Monday aad I am afraid you will be anxious. But the fact is the days pass so quickly that I caa hardly tell whea oae week begins and when it ends. It is always so I think when there is so much sameaess about one's life. Although my lessoas are only Double Latin and French my time is about all occupied, for our lessons can not be laaraed and recited as at the dear old Sem. in Hartford. Our class in Latin is expected to study four hours a day upon it, aad sometimes we will have to spend more, whea we com- mence translating Caesar, which we do in a fortnight.I like to draw aa hour a day at least. Though I do aot always find time to do so. And then exercising aa hour uses up about all the day with learning my French which Is indeed nothing for me as we are aew studying "Otto's Qrammar" aad you know I have beea through it before. Do they think that Grandma will ever recognise aayoae agaia? What aa so affliction it is to us alii And to be takenAwhen she appeared to be so well and we thought she would have her health for years. Will she aot remala in Binghamton or does the doctor think her well enough to make the trip West? Give my loreto Uncle John and Aunt Carrie, if they ere still in B. Uncle John's opinion of Vassar Is aot at all true. There is very little sickness here for the number of scholars, and the amount of brain work that is accomplished. And as for its being "barracky" (a word of my owa coining) it is not so, for the rooms are comfortable aad well ventilated. And X think that everyone here is contented unless their health is not good. And of course no one who has not a very strong constitution should come here for the study is too hard. Excuse this poor letter, as it is writtea in great haste, and the bell is even now ringing for us to prepare for bed. Please write often and soon to your loving sister Julie Give my love to all the family.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: September 22, 1870
Text: Pottghkt«psic, Sept. 22$ 1870 Dear Carrie, I suppose you will be anxious to know bow 1 am getting along, and so as I have nothing to da this afternoon I will tell all that has hap- pened since we left Blnghamptoa. We reached Albany at two oclock and went directly up to Captain PlUsbury's. We found them all at heme and boat glad to see us, we stayed there all night and came dowa on the dayAto thisplace, took a carriage oa to the college. You may Imagine that I was con* siderably excited....
Show morePottghkt«psic, Sept. 22$ 1870 Dear Carrie, I suppose you will be anxious to know bow 1 am getting along, and so as I have nothing to da this afternoon I will tell all that has hap- pened since we left Blnghamptoa. We reached Albany at two oclock and went directly up to Captain PlUsbury's. We found them all at heme and boat glad to see us, we stayed there all night and came dowa on the dayAto thisplace, took a carriage oa to the college. You may Imagine that I was con* siderably excited. We had to wait some time before being examined. The examination is hard, more so than I expected, but I passed very well in everything but History, which I shall have to review by myself and be examined in in about six weeks. I am sorry that X passed as I do not like it here at all, but now that I have commenced I must go through the year at least. Today I was examined in Latin, French, and Algebra and have to go in the preparatory class in all three if 1 study them. The french teacher says that she has examined 130 scholarsand all go in the pre- paratory except three, so there Is some comfort for me. I have a roommate. Miss Johnson quite a pleasant girl, but 1 want to be transferred to a single room If X caa. The teachers are all very kind and perhaps before the year is oat X may like it but X hardly think I shall. It is all study, study, study here. I suppose you are enjoying yourself very much indeed—give my love to all* I suppose Mamma will writs you when to leave aad where to go, she left here early this morning for New York. Your loving sister Julie (Julia M. pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: September 15, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Sept. 15, 1871. My dear Carrie, Your last letter made me very happy. I like the little sheets of paper better now that you send me a long letter on them. What a miserable time you must have been having without a servant. When Aunt Martha gets back I hope she will stay, remember me to her, and tell her I hope she will be there to make waffles for me when I go home. It makes my mouth water to think of them. The last I had were last Christmas at Aunt Maria's. I can imagine...
Show moreVassar College, Sept. 15, 1871. My dear Carrie, Your last letter made me very happy. I like the little sheets of paper better now that you send me a long letter on them. What a miserable time you must have been having without a servant. When Aunt Martha gets back I hope she will stay, remember me to her, and tell her I hope she will be there to make waffles for me when I go home. It makes my mouth water to think of them. The last I had were last Christmas at Aunt Maria's. I can imagine you making beds and filling lamps. Papa will be moreparticular than ever I should think, since the burning of Chicago. How terrible that was, for those two or three days we talked of scarcely anything but the fire. There are a good many girls here from Chicago and several have heard that their homes were entirely destroyed and their families escaped with nothing but their lives. Miss Farwell, a daughter of the Farwell whose store was burnt is a student here. Fortunately they lived some distance from the city so their house was saved. But it is so much worse for the poor, and the weather is now so cold. For the last few days there has been what we Texans would call a norther raging. It makes me think of the good times we used to have at home, sittinground the fire in the dear "libly," either reading or sewing, and towards evening you and I would put on innumerable wrappings and walk or run from one gate to the other. I always think more of home in the winter. I suppose because I have only spent one summer there for a long time and then, as I was sick, I could not enjoy it much. These days are hailed with joy by us, because these strong winds bring down chestnuts by thousands, and it is such fun gathering them. Almost every day we go out hunting them and I am usually very successful. You may know that they are plenty for besides all we find, enough had been found for dessert for the whole college. Just think of boiledchestnuts for dinner, it was worse than peanuts, or one fig apiece. Cracker pie would be luxurious in comparison. Our class has selected its motto. It is, "Possunt qui posse videntur," they conquer who think they can. I like it quite well, do you? I wish I could ride horseback with you. Do you generally ride Prince? and do you make him canter? He always used to groan so terribly over it that I was moved to pity him and let him walk. Does Nannie Hopkins ride well. I laugh now when I think of her fall when dismounting. What lots of weddings there are to be in Austin. All the young folks of our set seem to be getting married. You will get lots of wedding cake, won't you? I hope the convention Papa attended willaccomplish something. Could not ladies attend? I know you would have liked to. There has been talk here this week of adopting a uniform for the whole school, but I think it must have fallen through or else the Chicago fire has put it out of our heads which cannot contain two such ideas at once. For some reasons a uniform would be desirable, I think. It would be comfortable and save much unnecessary time spent upon dressing. But it would not save much expense as we would have to have dresses for all seasons to wear when away from here, and then we would look like a set of orphans at an asylum. Some think acostume would make this appear a womans rights institution, but I don't see why. I am sorry that Johan does not get any better. I suppose you will soon be deprived of his usual Saturday visits if he goes to Mexico this winter. I hope you had a pleasant visit from Col. Judd and Mr. Treadwell. Is the former as lank as ever and as fond of talking of Marshall Jewell and Connecticut politics, and did he enquire if you gave his message to Mr. Howard, who has a glass eye? Mr. Treadwell I can imagine talking affably with Mamma. Please ask Papa if he ever knew a Mr. John Wiley of Galveston. He, Mr. Wiley, is not now in the land of the living.He was an uncle of Maggie Bill and as she asked if I knew him, I thought I would enquire of Papa, who is always our reference. Where has Jennie Turner been staying this summer to find so many beaux? They are scarce In most regions. You had more perseverance than I to finish "Henry Esmond." At first I liked it very much but it grew stupid and I did not find time to finish it. The ending is not good. I am now reading "Little Dorritt," and like it so far, have reached the prunes and prism part. I hope that you have not waxed any leaves for they do not keep nicely. Ours are already quite brown and faded. I have pressed someand intend to varnish them. I am told there is a preparation which keeps leaves bright but have not yet found out the name. I wish I could send you some bright leaves which I have and in exchange get some of your mistletoe and moss. By the way, Auntie wants you to be sure and bring her same moss, both brown and green, and some cactus pins. Don't forget it, please. A very nice young man preached this morning, and preached a very good sermon. Last Sunday Prof. Orton gave us a very forcible sermon upon extravagance in speaking, it would be a good thing if we would profit by it. Who takes Mr. Swancoats place? and has Prof. Hannasy gone home? I wish I could see the good oldman. This afternoon there is to be a meeting of the "Friends"in Chapel. I am going, as I have never attended one of their meetings, but it is to be hoped that the spirit will move them to something more interesting than to state hew many eggs are necessary for a pudding. I am sending the photograph today. Expect you have given up all hope of ever getting It. With love to all, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: September 24, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Sep. 24, 1872. Dear Carrie, I write immediately to satisfy the family fears concerning me. Reached Po'keepsie all right and found the omnibus all ready to convey me, together with seven or eight other old students, directly to the Col- lege. This we find about full as the old scholars are nearly all back. Yesterday I saw Jennie. She has entered Into the Freshman class with the exception of Latin. That she will have to take in addition to her Freshman studies. She did not...
Show moreVassar College. Sep. 24, 1872. Dear Carrie, I write immediately to satisfy the family fears concerning me. Reached Po'keepsie all right and found the omnibus all ready to convey me, together with seven or eight other old students, directly to the Col- lege. This we find about full as the old scholars are nearly all back. Yesterday I saw Jennie. She has entered Into the Freshman class with the exception of Latin. That she will have to take in addition to her Freshman studies. She did not attempt to pass farther than Freshman Algebra and I think was a good deal frightened during all the examinations. Poor Jenny! she is now rooming with the girl of all these whom I could not stay with. But there Is some hope of her rooming with her friend Maggie Lemon. I have not yet seen Carrie Norton or Nellie Whitman. They called upon me last evening but unfortunately I was not at home. Tomorrow our classes will be read out. Until that time we have only to unpack, get settled and callupon our friends. A delightful day of ease and Idleness. Today I suppose you are steaming away in a hot and dusty car. This weather is almost as bad for travelling as it was last July when you came North. There are same changes here. In the first place, Miss Morse is Assistant Lady Principal. Of course all are dissatisfied with that arrange- meat. Then the Dining Hall has been considerably enlarged, and much improved by having windows at the other end. A small building has beea put up back of the College, but as yet we know not what will be its use. Professor Backus, who has been passing the summer In Europe, will favor us, this morning, with on account of his travels. His talks are usually entertaining and we expect to enjoy this one very much. The Junior who was expecting to have the single room in our parlor does not return. Her place is supplied by another from the same class. A lady like and nice girl flourishing In my yellow calico dress, and Had another young lady whose taste is the same, for her dress is off the same piece. I should think, although hers is bought here and mine In Hartford. Give my love to all the Janesville relations. If the girlswould send me their pictures as they promised, I would be very glad. With much love Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: September 26, 1874
Text: Sept. 26. [1874] Dear Carrie, There is so much I want to say to you, but I am so discouraged at the thought of writing, that I don't want to take pen to paper. Our talks together have quite spoiled me for the inadequate method of writing. If we could only be together now on the bed in my little Vassar room! Lucy Kellogg a class-mate has a sister who has just come to Po'keepsle, and intends to remain here all winter to study music - She is at a very pleasant and quiet boarding house,...
Show moreSept. 26. [1874] Dear Carrie, There is so much I want to say to you, but I am so discouraged at the thought of writing, that I don't want to take pen to paper. Our talks together have quite spoiled me for the inadequate method of writing. If we could only be together now on the bed in my little Vassar room! Lucy Kellogg a class-mate has a sister who has just come to Po'keepsle, and intends to remain here all winter to study music - She is at a very pleasant and quiet boarding house, near some friends, and has a parlor with bed-room adjoining. She is to come out here to Chapel every Sunday and stay all day. Now I wish you coulddo the same. It would be perfectly lovely. Jt you would only come North early in the spring and stay until June, it would be some help to you in singing, for Miss Kellogg's teacher Is said to be a good one. With Kittle at Wood Lawn, it would not be quite as hard for Papa and Mamma to spare you- Have been into Po'keepsle twice since my arrival there being some things to get for the parlor, and then my "neat but pretty chinta" to attend to. These "neat but pretty" prints are quite the rage this fall. Almost every girl possesses one, and generally even more of them, so that Miss Terry's heart must be made glad at the sight. My brown one has been somewhat admired, as I presume will be the case with the green. I presume you will go to work Immediately on yours. Our trips to town this year will be frequent I think, as we have only to put our names in the Lady Principal's book in order to do so - no permission is asked, but it is about the same, as the authorities have only to glance at the book and knew hew frequently we have been absent - I looked at Roger's groups and much as I have always liked "Taking the Oath", thought better to purchase another. The "Oath" is getting somewhat past, and moreover costs mere than some others. So I decided buy "Playing Doctor" and expect it out in the morning. It is very pretty; three children are playing together, one is the patient, another the mother and stillanother the doctor. The price is $18.00, so that my accounts will stand in a better relation to you than by getting the other, and this I believe is generally preferred Just new - Having spent $15.00 3.00 and 6.00 I should have $39.50 left. Then $14.00 is coming In at Christmas, so that If I should find a fifty dollar set which I like I can draw on Papa for extra amount, and In the winter he can give you for me the remainder of the fourteen. Last night your note from St, Louis arrived. Papa's letter having come in the morning. I was delighted to hear from you at last, having ejected a letter every day since you left - of course unreasonably You did not tell me whether you bought half the things you intended, the chairs etc. And I am very anxious to get a letter from you telling all about everything and everybody. Just as If you were talking to me your own dear self - Please thank George for sending those frogs, and tell him that I have Intended to write and do so myself, but owing to man's, or rather woman's natural laziness and negligence it has never been done - Fannie Buff. has not yet had time to tell me much about Kittanning people and their doings, but she did tell me one little item which I will write you for your special edification - She heard from the Dilworthsin Philadelphia that they were extremely sorry they did not know I was in the city that time, as they would have liked to see me and show some attention, &, Now for the item. Harry D. was delighted with his trip, and especially his visit to Wood Lawn. He thought my sister was so pretty, so lively and so charming: he was very much pleased with her. Fan calls him the young man, but I can think of him only as a small boy, can you? That damsel must surely have been Miss Florence Smith, for she has been in this country all summer. Miss Dame tells me that her father and self were in Newport, and sold their cottages they are to start in a few weeks for England, where they are to reside in future in Bath where they have spent a great deal of time. I am sorry we did not speak to her when we were so nearly certain of her Identity - Our parlor is getting fixed quite pretty by degrees. The everlasting what-not has been removed to the privacy of my apartment, which is quite large, and we keep out In the parlor only the few books which we want to study daily and some readable ones. To my delight we finally decided to furnish the parlor in green, and I only wish you could see it when our curtains and hanging basket are up. But you willnext summer when you all come on. I have eight pictures in the parlor and only two left for my bedroom, mine having been declared among those suitable for the most public view. I hope to make or get some more soon however, and my room-mate has one or two small ones for the room. I don't know what I should have done without the gloves you sent me for I have worn them on all occasions - My brown ones have now turned up and I am happy. Don't forget to send on your ear-rings very soon, the comb and ring too. This being as much as you will want to wade through at one time I think, I will close, with the hope of hearing from you very soon. Will write I Papa or Mamma in a day or so - I am glad W. Lawn looks so lovely for your return.With love J-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 28, 1875
Text: Vassar March 28. 1875 My dear Cousin [Julia Edith Moor] This Is a glorious Easter day, and I have been anxious to go to Church, or out walking, but unfortunately I do not feel very strong and have been compelled to remain In my room - So between reading and dosing I shall amuse myself answering your letter, which was received with pleasure a few days since - Really the spring weather has affected me, for I am very lazy or tired - I can't exactly tell which.I dislike to confess the former...
Show moreVassar March 28. 1875 My dear Cousin [Julia Edith Moor] This Is a glorious Easter day, and I have been anxious to go to Church, or out walking, but unfortunately I do not feel very strong and have been compelled to remain In my room - So between reading and dosing I shall amuse myself answering your letter, which was received with pleasure a few days since - Really the spring weather has affected me, for I am very lazy or tired - I can't exactly tell which.I dislike to confess the former, and I won't think the latter, as it might be a slur on Vassar - Our holidays began last Tuesday, Just in time for all of us, who need rest after the long cold winter. Quite a number of girls are staying, and two or three of my Class- mates whom I know well so that the time passes pleasantly with us together. Yesterday afternoon we found that the Marionettes puppet show was to be in the city, and as anything in the shape of entertainment is gladly seised upon here, several of us decidedto go and see them - We took some of the Professors children with us, and had a Jolly time. I suppose you have seen the puppets, but it was a new experience to me, and I was almost as thoroughly amused as the children, who went into ecstasies- The "Babes in Wood" was particularly ludicrous. You ask of Carrie's wedding and presents. The wedding was very quiet, only about thirty being present, and the whole affair and my visit passed so quickly that it seems now like a dream. I find myself frequentlyon the point of directing her letter to Carrie Pease - Her presents were not very numerous - In silver she had sugar bowl, creamer, molasses jug, butter plate, a pretty cake basket and card receiver. I think that was about the extent. I hope Carrie will come on this summer with Papa and Mamma, and think that she will. Shall you go to Poquonok early? I think we will go there Immediately after Commencement and wish you could be there at the same time. Of course you have as yet no arrangements for next winter, but I wish very much that youwould spend part of it at least with me - Carrie hopes to go to housekeeping then and I should love dearly to have you with me. Do think about it - Think I had better go now and dress for tea, as I have been sitting so far in my wrapper - Please write me whenever you can. Remember me to your father, and accept loads of love yourself from your aff- Cousin J-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 2, 1874
Text: Vassar. Dec. 2. 1874 - Dearest Dear, Having no new lesson to learn in Churc- this morning, and not feeling like studying review, I take this period which is usually devoted to perusing stupid notes for scribbling off a letter to you Carrie - Yours of the 26th was just this moment handed me, and gave me great joy, although it was such a bit of a letter - I can rejoice with you all at the return of the treasure Julia, for you know my antipathy to housework at any time, and my longsiege of bed...
Show moreVassar. Dec. 2. 1874 - Dearest Dear, Having no new lesson to learn in Churc- this morning, and not feeling like studying review, I take this period which is usually devoted to perusing stupid notes for scribbling off a letter to you Carrie - Yours of the 26th was just this moment handed me, and gave me great joy, although it was such a bit of a letter - I can rejoice with you all at the return of the treasure Julia, for you know my antipathy to housework at any time, and my longsiege of bed-making and other work makes me long, when through here, to have nothing to do but sit with folded hands - Of course you had a pleasant Thanksgiving, and so did I - But yet I could but think of my place at the home table, vacant for the last year I hope - Two or three eights ago the Prez, announced in Chapel that the Christmas vacation Instead of beginning as the Catalogue states en the Tuesday preceding Christmas will begin on the Friday! For a few momentsafter the announcement joy reigned supreme, then we could not help a tremeadous hand-clapping. I think we never were before quite so anxious for vacation- Every body seems tired but and needing rest - I am one of the "pine-knots," and never sick, but yet as Miss Terry said to me the other day, "Miss Pease, you can feel tired", and I rejoice with all my heart that we have five more days of rest - Clifford Loverin, and I walked from the Chapel with the avowed intention of going home So unless strict orders to the contrarycome, you need not be surprised some bright day to see us briskly walking into our respective houses - Indeed I don't know what I shall do this vacation - Aunt M. has sent a most cordial Invitation for me to visit her, and if I go away at all, shall probably go to Binghamton. Then Lillle Lewis has no invitation for me in Burlington, but of course Aunt's has the prior right - Our vacation is three weeks long -Did I ever write you that some time ago came a letter of introduction from Miss Moffett, who is at school at Cook's in Po'keepsie - Of course I immediately answered saying I would call soon, but my soon did not come until last Monday - I find her very pleasant, though younger than I had anticipated. She tried for Vassar but did not enters now expects to come next year as Freshman; also expects Minnie D. will enter with her as Preparatory - It made me right homesick, talking aboutAustin people with her - Philathean Day comes on Friday, when I suppose we will have another festive time - Think I shall send complimentary Invitations to "your beau" Lewis and charming Charlie Wheeleck - Wasn't it a joke for Judge H. to think me "sweet sixteen". No one else in Austin does, though - Our class pins have come and are quite pretty - It really made me feel old and sad to see them, for It shows how must "shakeoff this mortal coat" and allow others to walk Into our shoes - It is not a pleasant thought that others will step into our places so soon, without one regret for our departure - You will think this an awfully doleful letter, so rather than inflict any more of such nonsense upon you, I will close - with the hope that with you "all goes merry as a wedding bell," but that those bells are yet afar from you, dear -
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 8,1871
Text: Vassar College. April 8, 1871. Dear People, I am only going to write one letter this week aad it will be to you all* It will be a long one I think unless I am very tired of writing before it is finished, I received a letter from Aunt Juliet a few days ago. She wrote me that Dr. Thermaa was dead. Isa't it sad for Kitty? Last Saturday I woat into Poughkeepsie and stayed nearly all day. We expected to ride in* but only one carriage came out la the morning, and so rather than fail to go...
Show moreVassar College. April 8, 1871. Dear People, I am only going to write one letter this week aad it will be to you all* It will be a long one I think unless I am very tired of writing before it is finished, I received a letter from Aunt Juliet a few days ago. She wrote me that Dr. Thermaa was dead. Isa't it sad for Kitty? Last Saturday I woat into Poughkeepsie and stayed nearly all day. We expected to ride in* but only one carriage came out la the morning, and so rather than fail to go after we were all ready, wewalked. The day was very pleasant, bat the roads were very muddy. Carrie, who thinks that Vassar girls are rather differeat from others, would have beea amaaed to see us I : 1 ' walking on the rock wall and climbing fences to avoid mid. We stopped a few minutes at a conservatory and I bought a pretty ivy, price 15 cts. We thought it very reasonable. I feel guilty and want to confess. I feel that I have spent too much for my dress and hat. My dross la lovely, and I will put in a little scrap aa that you may see It. The stuff cost $ 14.40 and the making and trimming $8.50. It is made very prettily with a basque waist andifcwonly one skirt trimmed with a fteaace and two folds. The hat was seven dollars, a most enormous sum. I never had a hat cost so much. I used the ribbon and lace of last summers one but had to get a new flower and more ribbon. The hat is white straw, which will be worn more this year than any other style. I really think I had better not come back another year. I cannot help spending money, when I have any it slips through my fingers as if it were so much water, tf Papa's letter telling me to be economical had only come sooner, I would have tried to get along with- out a new dress this spring and 1 suppose I might have done so, butwhen one sees others dressing well, it is very hard not to try to do the same. Now I plead guilty and await the decision of the court. which One questional would like to have settled, I will now introduce far I j ?cuss ion. Julia Moon has written several times wishing me to come on to Maine as soon as school closes, and remain with them until they come to Poquinock and accompany them there. Will you held a council upon this, and send the results? I do not intend to go to Binghamton this summer, r.or to New Terk or Brooklyn- At the time I could visit there Mr, Levenson's family and my friend j/ Connie Smith would be out of town. Besides the summer is a miserable time to go to New York. Bf I should rec eive another invitation from Florence Smith to visit her In Newport, I would like to accept it, and if you think it well for me to go to Maine I will gladly do so, otherwise I shall be In Poquinock all summer. I shall have to study some during the summer to make up Algebra and enter Freshmaa another year, If I come back. I aught te have studied it here the first semester but the President thought that I had enough to da, making up History, and would not let me take it. When I was In Poughkeepsie I had a ferotype ferrotype, taken withthe four others who went with me. Only two, Sarah aad Bessie Hogg, are particular friends of mine but I like the others very well. Mies Randall is on the right and is a Sophmore, the one seated on a stool is Miss Sharp a special and a great friend of the elder Hogg. X send the picture tc you, thinking perhaps you will be Interested in it. You can see how very fat X have grown, my eyes are almost hidden by my cheeks. The last time I was weighed X could not make the scales say any less tlvi.n one hundred and twenty four pounds. Please send the picture back again. A photographer cornea to College every year andtakes the pictures of all who are anxious to waste their money. JLast year he charged four dollars a do&cn and the Faculty not being content with that, are trying this year to get one that asks sin. Do you think it worthwhile to pay fifty cents for each picture of your premising daughter and sister? One day this week three or four of us went over the Stewards Department. Everything is kept in such order as would please Mamma. The cooking and washing is all done by steam. Xt seems strange that icecream can be made by steam but so it is. We were told that two or three barrels of flour & two or three hundred quartsof milk are used daily. Two or three hundrdd quarts of icecream are used at oae meal. The pot for boiling soup holds just oae barrel full. Whea we have warm rolls for breakfast those who mould them must rise aad commence opera* tions at 2 A.M. Two persons are occupied all day, with the exception of two hours, cutting bread for us to eat. You will perceive that we have very good appetites. These few item3 will give you an idea of the grandeur with which things are carried on here.——Today we went to Cedar Ridge. It is a very pretty place, about a mile away. We found a great many hepaticas, but it is too early for many varieties. The vralk back to theCollege, at half past eleven, was one of the warmest X ever took. This day has been the wonder of the season. The thermometer here in the uliade stood at 80° and is said to have been 90° in town. As it is almost the first really warn; day there has been, we feel it very much. Mamma wishes to know if I find time to practise any. My answer is no. I hoped to take a practise period daily this semester, but find all my time occupied. I am very sorry as I am forgetting all 2 know, which never was much. This afternoon I tried to play a little but soon grew dis- couraged. I had topick the music out almost as if I had never before seen it. Carrie, it is too bad that X have some of your pieces of music with mo. They are those that you used to play most. I wish I might send them to you* Do you think X could? I would like the undergarments of which you wrote, Mamma, open at the side. So, papa has the stump mania? Can you not ornament them In some aafanner} there are some very pretty ones here several feet from the ground* Miss Garfield, foe President of the Freshman class, received a telegram a few days ago saying her mother was dead. She is now an orphan. of flowers made In this style . The stump pointed and set on a stick It is a fearful thing when ona is away from home to hear of the illness of any of \he family, but a death—I cannot bear to think of it. This is the second girl this year who has been called home after her mothers death. Auntie wished me to writs and ask you all to come on this summer. I want you to so much but cannot ask you to take the long Journey so soon again. I am very much disappointed that Papa Is not eomlng. The time goes very swiftly and I hope it will not seem very long before we see each other again, and then we will not be seperated any more.Tomorrow is Easter day. Will the children have their usual offer- ing then? I would like to be with you, going to St. David's but shall have to con'. :ni myself by going to Christ Church, I think it is, which we attend. We expect to walk in if it is as warm as today I do not know how we can do it. I am writing this after ten oclock. Miss Smily (Adelaide L. Smiley, to let me I eould sit up "but not very long, not over half an hour," she said. I have just heard a clock strike eleven and feeling slightly guilty will hasten to bed. Gcod night yourvery loving and very faulty Julie. jJulia M. Pease, '?5j
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 24, 1871
Text: day or two if 2 could. Since school commenced alter our short vacation, I have had scarcely a moment for anything but study. I think it takes me longer than it used to In Hartford to learn my lessons (there is a violation of clearness which would much disturb Miss Clark.) Tomorrow Prof. Van Xogen takes his drawing aad painting classes out sketching. He has selected a spot lor us near the lake, and we ought to make a pretty sketch. I fear I shall da but poorly, as I have never attempted evea a...
Show moreday or two if 2 could. Since school commenced alter our short vacation, I have had scarcely a moment for anything but study. I think it takes me longer than it used to In Hartford to learn my lessons (there is a violation of clearness which would much disturb Miss Clark.) Tomorrow Prof. Van Xogen takes his drawing aad painting classes out sketching. He has selected a spot lor us near the lake, and we ought to make a pretty sketch. I fear I shall da but poorly, as I have never attempted evea a tree or bush from nature. Whea the time came to joia the Floral Society, I weat down pre* pared to become aa honorary member. I thought I would not have time to take care of a flower bed aad If I became an hon. member I would have no work to do and would have a bouquet of cat flowers brought to my room each week. However, alter hearlag the Coastitutloa read I decided to juia the Society as a working member. So I paid my lilty ceats aad have a bed ol my own. Our bods are not yet ready to work la and so we work lor the society. We are required to work only illteen minutes each day. jb/^i That Is the amount of exercise I would have to take by walking and X enjoy the exercise much more working in the garden. X hope Papa will come North this summer. Mamma says that he Is not very well andlor his health ought to take the trip. X wish you could persuade him to come on. i n t. ■ ' • . 1 t ■ 1 • , M X want to see him so much. W e are beginning to need a Latin Grammar and I do not want to get one 11 I can get along without one, because we have one at home. Can you not send it by mail? It is bid and would not be a very great loss 11 it did not come sslely, and perhaps it can reach me. fit so it would be a saving ol a dollar It a hall, and I have so many books to buy. I cannot write any more at present. With love Julie. (Julia M. Pease, >75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 1872

Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 1870
Text: (Incomplete; perhaps written in November 1870, they ...Brown's. They are sorry that they did not send her here It think that^ will even now do so. Her turn at the Packer will be over at Christmas, and perhaps she will come here then. I do hope she will, lor she seems a very nice girl. My roommate reminds me a great deal ol Battle Hamilton; she is very smart but rather peculiar. She Is known as the young lady with the "pale11 lace and her hair which she wears very high is called ^...
Show more(Incomplete; perhaps written in November 1870, they ...Brown's. They are sorry that they did not send her here It think that^ will even now do so. Her turn at the Packer will be over at Christmas, and perhaps she will come here then. I do hope she will, lor she seems a very nice girl. My roommate reminds me a great deal ol Battle Hamilton; she is very smart but rather peculiar. She Is known as the young lady with the "pale11 lace and her hair which she wears very high is called ^ the "Tower oI Babel," a lew evenings since when by my persuasion she wore it hang- ing down her backthey said the "Tower o! Babel had fallen." Her hair is very beautiful, being long, as it hangs below her waist, and it is quite curly, but when she puts it up, rolling in two or three tiers, one above another, and fastening on a braid of jupe behind it looks anything but pretty. She never washes her lace, but uses instead white chalk, and sometimes evea white lead* She has the powder dissolved in water aad washes her lace with that. It is a shame lor her to do so, lor it makes everyone laugh at her, and makes her appear anything but preposessing. Miss Hamlin told me not long since that she thought Florence Smith was living in New Port, and soI ventured to write to her there. She answered my letter very soon, and sent me a ferrotype ol herself. She has not changed much in looks, but Miss Abbie says that she is very young "ladyish" in manners. They are residing in Newport and I expect she is enjoying herself very much, fiver since she returned Irom England she has had a lady come to the house three times a week and hear her recite, but this winter she says she will read history with her Mother. I should think you would need a new travel* ling dress. What will you wear home? and you certainly need something new, In place of the green one I have. Shall you buy your bracelets before you return home? I want to getmine when you and Mamma come to see me if you can arrange to come for Friday so that I can go into Poughkeepsie and stay over night with you, and do a little shopping on Saturday. We are allowed to go into town once in a while, with a teacher, but every article we wish to buy must be set down on a list and shown to Miss Lyman to approve. I suppose you will have a nice time Thanksgiving. I wish I could be with you, but they will try and make it pleasant here for us. We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving "dinner," and in my next I shall tell you all about it. Love to all and lots for yourself from your very loving sister Julie—You ask Anna Towns end's address. I think I have given it you once but will do so again. She told me simply to direct to her at South Williams town Mass. and the letters would be sent to her. I should not wonder if by this time the whole family were in Phil, for Papa wrote that they left Austin some time ago In company with Mr. Joe Bowers. I have just received a letter from Connie Smith with a most urgent invitation to spend the spring vacation with her. Would you promise to do so If you were In my place? J. {Julia M. Pease, <75,
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