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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 25, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 25. 1874. My dear Sister, We seem to be a letter writing parlor this morning, for two of the girls are already writing and now I will begin, and make the third. Wouldn't it be nice if this lovely bright morning I could be with you going to our own little church! Last night Dr. Avery invited Pattie Thum, Miss Hamlin, Abbie F. Hamlin, a cousin of the Swans, Fannie Swan, and myself up to her room to meet Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Dr. ,Charles J., and Mrs. Hinkle ,Hinkel, and their...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 25. 1874. My dear Sister, We seem to be a letter writing parlor this morning, for two of the girls are already writing and now I will begin, and make the third. Wouldn't it be nice if this lovely bright morning I could be with you going to our own little church! Last night Dr. Avery invited Pattie Thum, Miss Hamlin, Abbie F. Hamlin, a cousin of the Swans, Fannie Swan, and myself up to her room to meet Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Dr. ,Charles J., and Mrs. Hinkle ,Hinkel, and their daughter were also there, so we had a very pleasant evening. I wonder that Dr. Avery even pays me any attention for I go to see her very seldom, not because I do not like to, but because I am very sensitive about going where I am not wanted. We played cards. Dr. Hinkle, being my partner, and a most amusing one. Then we were served to oranges and cake, which we girls of course enjoyed. Dr. Avery's successor comes here the first of February, but Miss Avery will remain here until March! then she goes to her work out inDenver. You have no idea how much all the Swans think of Mamie Roberts. Fannie received a letter from Mamie not long ago, and in her delight came right down to show me the letter. Since then she has received another containing a picture of herself with the baby. Mamie looks forty years old in it, or as she says, "like the last of pear time" and the baby, too, is wretched. Dr. Avery, too, in very load of Mamie, and Mr. Bucher of Po'keepsie who met her, has taken quite a fancy to her. Mamie writes that they are coming East in the summer, and hope then to have their post changed to a pleasanter. Mamma mentions in her letter that Mr. Blackbura is soon to be "joined to a I aim". I am half dying (rather stony expression, is it not?) to know to which one. I cannot reconcile myself to Miss Augusta marrying a man so much younger than herself, and yet she is the only one who is good enough for him. And then, from what Miss Augusta said last summer about marrying the man who had waited long and patiently, I supposed she was going to accept one of her lovers of longer standing. Do set mycuriosity at rest, and not give such very vague hints another time. Yesterday afternoon the Caecelia Society gave its first concert of the season, and gave it as a matintee, you see. Professor Bitter gave a short sketch of Robert Schumans life and compositions, and all the pieces played and sang were by that composer, the concert being dignified by the name of the "Schumaa Matinte". Your little "Lotus Flower" was sung very sweetly by Miss Jacobs, one of those sisters who know Papa's cousin, Mrs. Moody of Springfield. The little pinfor my eyeglasses has beea received, for which I thank you very much. It is very pretty and just what has always beea needed for "dress-up" occasions. I have never seen them used here; the girls have a way of fastening their glasses to a chain and putting them behind the ear. This pin is a vast improvement, I think. Haven't you begun taking singing lessons yet? I am so sleepy and dull now, that I must stop writing and try and get wakened up by a short walk, I wish it were with you, but wishes are useless, for "if wishes werehorses," etc. Give my love to Mrs. Hunt, and other friends who may inquire for me. With love to Papa and Mamma and yourself. Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 11, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Nov. 17, 1873, My dear Mamma, For a wonder I have nothing of importance to do today and can sit down and write letters. Prof. Mitchell has gone to Boston and will remain away until Tuesday evening, this gives us vacation in Astronomy, and we never have recitations in Rhetoric Mondays, because then our essays are read. German then is the only lesson I have to learn for Monday and that is already done. Fannie Buffington has Just asked me to go home with her for the vacation, and...
Show moreVassar College. Nov. 17, 1873, My dear Mamma, For a wonder I have nothing of importance to do today and can sit down and write letters. Prof. Mitchell has gone to Boston and will remain away until Tuesday evening, this gives us vacation in Astronomy, and we never have recitations in Rhetoric Mondays, because then our essays are read. German then is the only lesson I have to learn for Monday and that is already done. Fannie Buffington has Just asked me to go home with her for the vacation, and I write to you to know your opinion. Fannie lives in Kittanning, Penxu which is long way from here, but then our vacation is three weeks so that it would be worth while to go. If the invitation came from Fan alone, of course I would not think of going, but every one of the family have sent the request, and as I know her sister already, I would not be quite a stranger among them. Aunt Maria has always expected me to spend my vacations with her, but has said nothing of this one. If she Is In Albany though, I presume she will want me to go there, as I should like very much to do. So also would I like to visit Fannie. Can you not decide for me ? The expense would be something to go to Pennsylvania, and In these hard it times of money, I suppose must be taken into consideration. Tell me please If I must be very economical this winter. You know when I can get money I am very fond of spending it. I have about decided not to get a new dress, for my others will do very well, and there are several things which I aught to have. But if I go away far the vacation I shall have to have my black alpaca finished. Then my black cloak must be made ever, and my hat either trimmed or a new one bought, and I ought to have anew underskirt, so my bills cannot fall to be something without the dress. And if times with you are so bad as they are said to be here, money must be pretty scarce. It takes letters now such an abominably long time to came, and I have to keep Fannie waiting for an answer until I hear from you, that will you please write me where to spend my holidays immediately an receipt of this? Perhaps as a final resort I shall have to decide to remain here instead of going anywhere. One of the girls is calling me, so I must close. With love, your daughter Julie M. Pease
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 24, 1872
Text: "Vassar" Jan. 24, 1871. ,1872, My dear Carrie, Your letter lias Just came, and I was somewhat provoked at the length ol it nntll X found out that it was not intentionally so short. I did not expect your letter today and so when my name was called I was too much astonished even to answer, and simply stood and stared. Last Sunday I wrote three letters and when through with them was so com* pletely bereft ol Ideas that X put ott writing my home latter until today, as this would be just...
Show more"Vassar" Jan. 24, 1871. ,1872, My dear Carrie, Your letter lias Just came, and I was somewhat provoked at the length ol it nntll X found out that it was not intentionally so short. I did not expect your letter today and so when my name was called I was too much astonished even to answer, and simply stood and stared. Last Sunday I wrote three letters and when through with them was so com* pletely bereft ol Ideas that X put ott writing my home latter until today, as this would be just aeek since X wrote last. Tonight Dr. Avery is going to give the Seniors a party In her roams. The trustees and teachers will be invited and X presume It will be quite grand. We are much interested because our parlor is next to her room and we can have the benelit of the singing and playing. We also hope to gat a taste af the "good things," lor some ol the waiters will bring us remnants. Dr. Avery believes In keeping early hours and X presume she has suggested the site moon "Germany" which are becoming fashionable now in Hew York. Her party lasts from seven to ten. Have you seen in the papers that we are to be honored bythe presence among us of five Japanese princesses? Their coming has created a great excitement here. My roommate rushes in half a doaen times a day saying, "O, do you know, five Japanese princesses are coming." And the greatest pleasure we can give her is te tell of the latest news ol their royal highnesses. It is now reported that they will be here next week, how true any of the story is we cannot tell. Several girls have said that they will not remain here If the Japaaese come, for they consider them on a level with the negroes. For my part I wish oae would be put la our parlor, as • T•would giveAaa opportunity to leara their language.Last Friday night for the first time la my life, I attended aa Irish ball, bat as a "looker oa la Veaice," The servant girls here have a Society fee**called "Eo Nomine," which meaas I know not what. They gave this ball which was gotten up In fine style. Printed programmes for the dances were as nice as any oae could wish. There Is oae girl here who waited at a table at a bearding house la Saratoga last summer aad excited the sympathy of all the boarders by saylag that she worked out during the summer la order to pay her tui- tion here as a student the rest of the year. Her real positioa here is wait- lag on the table aad making oatwashing bills. She Indeed excites our aager because we do not wish people to think her a representative of Vas- sar College. She is presldeat of the Society and on that eveatful night was floor manager. Some of the girls daaced very well and all were dressed nicely* some In very good taste. They danced the Jig, which seemed to consist of each oaes trying to make his feet go the fastest, and to cut the funniest antics. There was ao order or regularity about it but each daaced oa his owa hook. After watchiag them uatll half past sine we left, having enjoyed the fun very muck. One little girlreally danced beautifully. She daaced a fancy dance for as aad all seemed delighted at oar applause. Yesterday I received a letter from Jeanie Ladd. She appears to like her school very much. Have wrlttea te Grace Pike aad hope soon to hear from her* You do not tell me whether you went te Galveston with the excursionists s please write me all about it* I hope you can prevail upon Etita Kise to make a visit at Wood L*awa} yea weald both enjoy it. 8 you see or hear from her please remember me tt&her, although I was always of small accouat la hereyes* Heaps of love to all from Julie. (Julia M. Pease, »7S,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 2, 1871
Text: Vassar College. April 2, 1871. My dear Mamma, Our long looked lor vacation has come at last and this the first Sunday ol It, I am seated writing letters, not occupied very differently Irom any other Sunday, but leellng rather differently. There are no Bible classes and no Chapel services at the College today, so that we have the gone day entirely to ourselves. Many ol the girls have to church In Pough- rV keepsie. I want to go next Sunday, Easter day, and preferred staying here today*...
Show moreVassar College. April 2, 1871. My dear Mamma, Our long looked lor vacation has come at last and this the first Sunday ol It, I am seated writing letters, not occupied very differently Irom any other Sunday, but leellng rather differently. There are no Bible classes and no Chapel services at the College today, so that we have the gone day entirely to ourselves. Many ol the girls have to church In Pough- rV keepsie. I want to go next Sunday, Easter day, and preferred staying here today* Yesterdaywe were favored with a snowstorm, just enough snow to make It wet aad muddy aad prevent anyone's walking for some days. I had planned to walk Into Poughkeepsle next Tuesday but fear that I cannot go unless X ride, Almost every day during the holidays has been set apart for some purpose* One day I must go to Po 'keep; another we want to go over the Stewards Department} another take a walk to Cedar KJdge, a pretty place near here, fee. A great many girls have gone away for the holidays and more are going this week. Some of those who left were very unfortunate. Theyhad ordered carriages to take them to the depot In time for the half past one oclock train and In going for their carriages found them all gone, and had to walk if they wished to get to the depot. You know that is Is a long walk there and as they started only In time to reach the train If they rode, they too were late. Some came back while others waited far the next train, which would take them to New York in the evening, aad It could not be very pleasant for those who were not very well acquainted with the city. Where is Col. Ward now? I supposed Jimmy was with him but he can scarcelybe If Anna has gone to visit him. It cannot be very pleasant for Anna in Corpus Christ!. Cannot you Invite her to come and she visit you before goes North again? She is such a lovely girl and would be good company for Carrie. Thanks for the seed of the Balsam apple. X have no flower bed and do not want one. It must be such dirty work. I should have to keep a dress on purpose for working in it and do not need the exercise because rowing and gymnastics take up all my time. H I had had the seeds in the winter I wctuld have put them in a pot of earth and could then have had the vine looking pretty in my room. I think I shall keepuntil another winter or give them to Auntie if she has none. The lemon verbena must have grown very much since I left to have so fine a blossom. I should like to have it here but think you appre* elate fully as well as I should. Now about dressmaking. I shall have a spring suit made here although I do not much like to. Dressmakes charge sa much. It seems necessary but I hope it will be all. I shall need until fall. When at Binghamton my blue silk was made aver very prettily. We bought some blue silk the same shade as the overskirt you made ma, and put two pinked ruffles and a pleating of it an the main skirt, apleating besides the ruffle « on the overskirt and made a basque of the cheeked silk and trimmed In the same manner with the blue. Aunt and I wanted you to make Carrie1® In the same way, except buy brown silk for the underskirt and trim with ruffles of the checked, and make the overskirt of the checked trimmed with the brown. It would make a very handsome suit and I think would be much better than to make it as you think of doing. I could get the silk a* you could send to Auntie for it. I think the nicest thing for Carrie this summer would be a grenadine, and I wish you would let me get one for her and have as much as possible of it made while I am at Grandma's. Carrieis almost twenty and ought to dress very nicely now. ff you did not receive the letter fn which I told you everything about dressmaking that I have In this, I presume you did not get the account of the money I spent while at Binghamton. If you like I will write it out and send Including what I have spent since. With much love, Julie. {Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 2, 1873
Text: Westfleld (Probably Jan. 2, 1873) Dear Carrie, I had fully made up my mind to omit writing to you until I received a letter from you, but I bare relented and again assail your ears with one of my interesting concoctions of trash and small particles of news. Today we have amused ourselves as best we could in the house, for all the morning it rained, causing us to be alarmed lest our anticipated sleighride this afternoon would have to be foregoae. However, the drizzling ceased about noon, and...
Show moreWestfleld (Probably Jan. 2, 1873) Dear Carrie, I had fully made up my mind to omit writing to you until I received a letter from you, but I bare relented and again assail your ears with one of my interesting concoctions of trash and small particles of news. Today we have amused ourselves as best we could in the house, for all the morning it rained, causing us to be alarmed lest our anticipated sleighride this afternoon would have to be foregoae. However, the drizzling ceased about noon, and after our early dinner (the Whitmans stillretain the primitive dinner hour of twelve) Mr. Whitman Jr. brought up a cosy little sleigh drawn by two little ponies and in this Mrs. Whitman, Ida, Nellie and myself joyfully seated ourselves. For about two hours we rode, enjoying ourselves extremely, for the day is very mild. Jan. 5— At this point my letter was left last Friday, and new, back at College, I take It up to finish it. Upon arriving last night I found two letters from home awaiting me. Yours and one from Papa and Mamma. (They twain being one I count their letters as one.)Indeed, after being silent so long, I think you might have favored me with a longer epistle. Perhaps you think that I grudge the time which it takes to peruse a lengthy letter, but If that be the case, you are much mistaken. I shall look for a long, long letter, telling all about the Christmas festivities. All my hopes that my visit to Ida would be gay were in vain. I enjoyed myself very much in a very quiet sort of way. Ida is the most inveterate talker I ever knew, and you know one of my weaknesses is a dislike to excessive talking, unless it is very entertaining. She has a certain set ofstories which are repeated aver and aver again. If at this early age she is so fond of amusing herself In this manner, what will she be when she becomes an old woman. I think I have heard half a dozen times at least, all her doings this summer at Block Island. Then too. In regard to the family matters, she has a way of patting the best foot forward, which, I suppose, is quite proper. Only sometimes it is as much the best foot I seem to be talking rather unkindly of her whose guest I have been; but it is not meant so. I am telling my impressions merely, and these are not so favorable as yours of old. Nellie I like extremely.Mr. Swan (Captain Robert's uncle) takes a great interest In all the College art students, for he professes himself something of a Judge of pictures, and besides, Is one of Prof. Van Ingens best friends. The Satur- day night before I went to Troy he Invited Pattie Thum, Miss Tuttle and myself to accompany Dr. Avery to his house and pass the evening. Of course, with great glee, we all went. The three are ardent admirers of Dr. Avery, and worship at her shrine mast devoutly: I from afar, however. The Doctor ordered a sleigh at five o'clock, an early hour it seemed to me, but such is the custom of this country. The Swans live on Mill Street In a very small house but a most comfortable and homelike one. Twotiny parlors opening together with a miniature greenhouse back of them. Lots of pretty pictures, and books scattered around, and best of all an upright piano, reminding me so forcibly of home. Dr. Avery and Mr. Swan the most sociable of persons; Mrs. Swan a lovely little woman; the children very well behaved a really splendid supper;—you can readily imagine how much we enjoyed ourselves. Professor Van Ingen came and added no little to the gayety. James Beecher brother of Henry Ward B. played whist, and sang comic songs for us; no wonder we hated to have ten o'clock come, for that was the hour at which Dr. Avery had ordered the sleigh. Great was our surprise upon entering the sleigh to findMr. Swan and Professor following us, and suggesting a sleighride. Dr. Avery not objecting away we went, arriving at the gate of Vassar some little time after twelve. I wrote mamma that we went down to Westfield to celebrate Mr. Whitman's seventy sixth birthday. We found the old people perfectly well and apparently very happy in their easy little hame. It is so pleasant for them to have their house on the main st. for they can sit in their bay window and see all the passing, when they do not wish to go oat themselves. They are such nice old people. I quite fell in love with Mrs. Whitman. They both seem to enjoy the society of young people, and are as forbearing as Grandma.Ida, as I have before perhaps Intimated (?) struck me as rather conceited. Little things were always coming up which rather amused me. For Instance we had been In a bookstore for same time while I was looking over new books. I remarked that I enjoyed goings bookstore and examining the books. "Oh!" said she, have bean surrounded by books all my life." Perhaps she thinks there are no books in Texas, but she would find you have read more than she has. Then again, when I asked her to play the piano for me. "Why, you seem quite fond of music, I should think you would take lessens." But Texas is afar off and I presume she considers us savages. Only two or my parlormates are back yet. Miss Pepilton (Ellen E. Poppleton), from Omaha arrived thismorning. The other one, Mary Sheffield, is now seated by the register, feet elevated almost to the level of her head, amusing herself with a navel. Helen Lough the President of our class has the single room in my parlor; she has been quite sick during the holidays and will not return for some time. Miss Swift from Po'keepsie, of whom I will tell you sometime, and Miss Forbes, my roommate, will be back on Monday. Today we have no Chapel or Bible class. I shall spend my afternoon in a useful manner, that is, by sleeping. Having bored you quite long enough for one time, I will now cease. With love to all in abundance. Your sister mustang Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 23, 1871
Text: Vassar College Jan. 23, 1871. My dear Mamma, Last week X was quite cross and quite determined that I would not write home lor a long time, because X received no letters Irom any of you* But yo — letters came on Sat and made me change my minu and II X had had time X would have written then, but take this time for doing so. Really I think with three at home to write X might hear eltener Irom you* and the mails now are so irregular that even H you write once a weak I do not hear Iromyou...
Show moreVassar College Jan. 23, 1871. My dear Mamma, Last week X was quite cross and quite determined that I would not write home lor a long time, because X received no letters Irom any of you* But yo — letters came on Sat and made me change my minu and II X had had time X would have written then, but take this time for doing so. Really I think with three at home to write X might hear eltener Irom you* and the mails now are so irregular that even H you write once a weak I do not hear Iromyou sometimes lor two. XC you are anxious to hear often from me, how much more so must X be who am away from all "kin- dred." You ask of Grandma's health. I have only heard once of her through Aune Maria, and she wrote ma that she had written Carries so before this time you must have heard all about her that X have. We have not needed any of your pleasant weather until yesterday: for the whole winter has bean mild, almost as warm as the winters at home. But Sat. night It commenced snowing and did net stop until tho ground was pretty deeply covered) it is so very cold that ioday weare excused from all but twenty minutes exercise out of doors* and Dr. Avry (Avery, says the thermometer stands at two degrees. On Sat. X borrowed a pair of skates and went down on the lake to try my luck. The skates did not fit very well and it being my first attempt my ankles ware very weak? but yet X managed to stand and although X was on tha ice a long time did not have one fall. Another time I hope to manage to strike out a little and then will prevent our skating muck, slide, but fear we will have snow now for a long time which^ So you did not have but one caller New Tears? Where are your friends Col. Dewey and Milton Swisher t? ,? Theyought to have come to try some of your "hot coffee," But perhaps they feared to burn themselves again with it. There is not one earthly thing to write you of interest, not even about my interesting self. I think I never was more breft t? , of ideas than at present. The college Is quiet, not a Joke of any kind going on. The last senior assay X might mention, for it was very good. Miss Jewett from Mi g? , (Wisconsin, was the composer, and as she has never been noted for anything but hair (of which she has a great quantity) it was a surprise to us all to hear as fine an essay from her pen. The subject was "Our working classes" and was very practical and interesting, taking us awayfor awhile from the college and college duties. Every Sat. night one or two essays are read by seniors and sometimes are quite fine. It is the only disagreable thing they have to do, but this is indeed terrible for they are read before all the scholars, the "faculty," and Pres. also being present, and same of the faculty are very severe critics. For want of anything better X send you some receipts, copied from Aunt's choicest ones. With much love to all your aff. daughter Julie. tJulia M. Pease, <75, This is miserable writing, and X fear you cannot decipher it, but my pen Is very bad. X have plenty of better ones and could get another If I chase to take the trouble——— I hope your trunk has come.
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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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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 22, 1874
Text: March 22, 1874 My dear Cara, This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree.I know we at home do get half appreciate our...
Show moreMarch 22, 1874 My dear Cara, This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree.I know we at home do get half appreciate our winter days; they are not raw enough for perfect enjoyment. Our sermon today was on the text, "What I have written, I have written". The minister did his best to impress upon our minds that what we had done could not be undone, and hence we must be very careful of all future steps. But I fear I was not rightly impressed, for I applied the text more especially to the purely worldly deeds which I do every day, and which, to my sorrow, can not be undone. Last week the honors for the present Sealer class were given by the faculty. Of coarse there was the greatest excitement, and much disappointment among some members of the class. Most of the honors were given as we had all expected, but two seemed to us unfairly given, and so we lay It to partiality on the side of the Professors. And It does seem so few, to take only ten out of a class of forty five. Naturally, we Juniors began to think then of who would be among our chosen ten, and I, for one have little trouble in picking out those upon whom the honors will fall. There are many more than ten in our class who deserve honors equally, before my rank in class Is reached, so, my dear. If you or any of the family have a lingering hope that I will be among the favored few, please dispel that illusion immediately. There is not the faintest shadow of a hope for me. Sorry am I to confess that I have not studied as hard as I should, but have devoted more time to painting and drawing. Dr. Avery is here today, and will remain several days. I am toldthat Miss Terry is preparing to give her a general reception. This may be merely a College rumor in which little faith can be put yet I most truly hope not. Some little sign of respect ought to be shown one who has labored so long and faithfully for the College. One of the girls has just lent me Kingsley's "Water Babies", so I shall settle down to most comfortable afternoon I think, with a pillow under my head and the Babies In my hand. With Love, nothing more at present your sleepy sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 19, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear Carrie, By the time this reaches you I presume you will be at home, resting after the gaieties of Galveston. I hope you found out something of Etta Rise ,7 ,. It is now almost ss hsrd work for me to write a letter as a composition for I cannot dignify my productions with the name of essay. There is literally nothing to write about. I cannot discourse upon yesterdays sermon as 1 have neither the power nor desire. That is the only variety this week, being...
Show moreVassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear Carrie, By the time this reaches you I presume you will be at home, resting after the gaieties of Galveston. I hope you found out something of Etta Rise ,7 ,. It is now almost ss hsrd work for me to write a letter as a composition for I cannot dignify my productions with the name of essay. There is literally nothing to write about. I cannot discourse upon yesterdays sermon as 1 have neither the power nor desire. That is the only variety this week, being by Prof. Orton in place of the Presi- dent. professor Orton generally keeps us wider awake than the Presi- dent, for he brings home truths which we cannot help hearing even if we soon forget them. We have been informed that Bible classes begins very soon. It will however be voluntary which is a great point. We can also choose our own teachers. I have chosen Miss Lord but do not know whether I caa be in her class. She is a very lovely woman, and is one of my five "admirations." Profs. Hinkle It Van XngenpDr. Avery, Miss Kapp are the others. Moilie Hill has begun Germsn this semester and that makes me perfectly wild overit. You know it has always been my great desire to study it, and it is so hard to have someone in the parlor studying it and not be able. I go around continually trying to pronounce "Ich," "Nicht" and many other words which hsve that peculiarly German sound of ch. I shall not be able to study it for a long time. Why do jou not begin German? There are ever so many good German teachers at home* Mrs. Kupfer and Prof. Hamvasy fee and I know you caaaot help lovlag it. There are so many beautiful things to read la German and so many educated per sous at home to speak it with. Do begin it. The snew isalmost all gone agaia* and the days are again Warm and pleasant. It seems very hard work for it to be cold and we are paid for every cold day by several warm ones, . i - 1 ; that is, warm for a northern winter. You may or may aot have received a note from a friend of mine here, Laura Howe wrote you a note and told me she sent it in which she enquired concerning the number of my brotherow You know the six are a myth and I presume thought her letter (if every received) rather imperti- nent. It was not intended to be so and was written in fun. Answering it may be at your pleasure. Laura G. (middle initial, is reallya freak of Dame Nature. I never saw such a specimen before but we manage to be very good friends. With love and kisses for all Your loving sister. {KMia M. Pease, '75, I send a programme of the string band concert given here last week. ,1871,Feb. 19. It is just s week since the letter to Mamma, which I send with this, was written, and nearly as long since the one lor you was begun. I will finish yours today and send in the morning. I am very sorry that I could not find time to finish these letters and send during the week, for it |is, a longer time than ever before between my letters home. It seems a most discouraging task to write to you, Carrie, for I have such lots of things to say that I can never write them all. Ohi if you were only here to talk to, it would be so very nice. There are two very pleasant girls here from Arkansas. Ihave not known them very well until lately, but like them so much. They are sisters and have always been together, just as we have, and it makes me homesick to see them together having such a loving time. I like the younger one, Mary Hughey, better than any girl I have become acquainted with, and she is, indeed, the only one whom I should care to know after leaving school. Last Friday night I attended one of the Societies in the Hall. They acted several scenes from a story called "Marion Berkly," and did it very well. The story is one of school life. Marion is at a boarding school where they are not allowed to receive boxes from home, and one of her offenses is receiving one.It is done secretly and the girls bring it upstairs themselves and in doing so, drop it on one of the girl's feet and hurt her quite badly. Her foot swells so much that she can not wear her own shoe and stocking and with great diffi- one culty they procure^of the Lady Principal's, without her knowledge . Then they have the table nicely set for a champagne supper, when in comes the 1 Principal. Marion turns the matter off very nicely by asking her why she came so early, that they were going down to invite her up as soon as they were ready. She is pacified by the present of a chicken and cake and before she leaves condescends to drink a glass of champagne with them. It was verytempting, you may be sure, to have all those nice things In view and yet not have any to eat. There were many other nice scenes but I have not room to describe them. I will only say that the gen tlemen looked and did very nicely and could hardly have been told from the "bona fide" article. Between the first and second parts of the entertainzmn t Miss Beach personated the U.S. flag and spoke, "When freedom from her mountain high." She looked perfectly beautiful and her speaking was very goods only she did not knew the piece perfectly.—— I believe I have never written you much about my new room-mate, and now I cannot write of heras that for she told me this morning that she Is to be moved again. I like Miss Woolsey very well, but will be glad to be alone again. She goes on the plan that everything is common and so I find her using my things quite comfortably. My blacking bottle I find quite empty although she has never asked me for permission to use It. I forgot to wind my watch a few nights ago, but wound it in the morning and did not set it, as I did not know th~ right time. Much to my amaaement, about noon, thinking to set it, l\ found it had already been done for me! It seemed rather a cool proceeding on her part. My watch has one peculiarity to itself. It I wear it only half ; , ' ' \ A an hour it will stop, and not move until taken off—but If I leave it on the bureau it never stops. So I am forced to lay it away and use it only asa clock* It is perfectly useless as a watch to be carried about on the per- son. Do you ever go to see Mrs. Grumbles? You have never written me of doing so9 but I wish you would go often. It gives the old lady such pleasure, and when she has so few pleasures, 1 should think you would add to them whenever you can. We have two holidays this week. Washing- ton's birthday, which comes on Wednesday and Thursday Is the day of Prayer for Colleges. The latter can hardly be called a holiday as we must be all the morning in Chapel. And Wednesday Is one of our church fasts. \ It is the first day of Lent. I do not think I shall go to church that day ^ because I have not anything very suitable to wear. Of course we can not attend service during Lent and we have nothing at all tempting to eat which would be a hardship to deny ourselves and so I think of no particular way in which to pass Lent differently from any other time. From this time on to the end of the year I expect to be very busy and fear that I shall not be able to write more than once a week to you all at home. Wilfe love to all, Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 10, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 10. 1874. Dearest Carrie, What to say about the news your last letter contains, I do not know. I suppose congratulations are the thing, but they are not In my line any more than yours, and Instead of saying like you, "How do you do?" I would say, "How do you feel? " Dear little sister, If you love him and are happy, I am happy with you. Besides, I like George right well, and believe with him that he will get the dearest and best little woman the world contains...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 10. 1874. Dearest Carrie, What to say about the news your last letter contains, I do not know. I suppose congratulations are the thing, but they are not In my line any more than yours, and Instead of saying like you, "How do you do?" I would say, "How do you feel? " Dear little sister, If you love him and are happy, I am happy with you. Besides, I like George right well, and believe with him that he will get the dearest and best little woman the world contains. I have longed so very much to be with you during the Christmas Festivities; it seems such an age since I have spent a Christmas at home, and yet one more must be passed in this far off land. But withme this has been about as pleasant a vacation as I have had for some time. All the Buffington family are very nice and friendly, taking me at once as one of them, and there were many pleasant people in Kittanning whom I met. All were anxious to know if I had lost my heart while away, but I am happy to say I brought it back in a sound condition, in spite of the many attractive persons of the masculine persuasion whom I met. A cousin ol Fannie's, Grier Orr, pleased me very much, being older than most of the Kittaaalag beaux. He is a lawyer and considered quite smart, but unfortunately for him he was left with such a fortune that he has never beea compelled to lilt a finger for his own support. He is a confirmed bachelor, living with sister, a most lovely lady, and his old father and mother.Then I not an amusing man, Mr. Neale, who has spent a great deal of time in Germany, and is continually recounting his adventures while there. The dancgin men were quite numerous and much as they are in all places. Fannie Buff, has an ardent admirer at home. Dr. Milter Allison. I think I never saw a man so completely infatuated unless it is Mr. George. I don't know, but I am almost sure that he has proposed to Fan and been refused. At say rate, he is formal and almost cold whenever she Is about, trying, you knew, to appear utterly unconscious of her existence. He is a very large man, very handsome with dark hair and grey eyes, very good In his profession it is said, but yet Fannie says she can not givehim the one thing he wants. I still hope she will sometime change her mind, for I am very much pleased with him. He took me out to the sleighing party one night, and during a four or live hour's ride alone with a man one becomes somewhat acquainted, if both are not very reserved. Dr. Allison is a little like Everard Eggleston, being very proud and not given to humbling himself in the least: Indeed he is sometimes quite cynical. He has a sister with whom I was very much delighted. Our little stay in Philadelphia was very much pleasanter than I had anticipated. Mrs. Marshall had invited some young people to meet us at her house, and with music and card playing the time went off quickly. I never expect to see any of thepeople again, yet shall carry away very pleasant recollections of them all; especially of Mrs. Marshall's nephew, Ross Brodie. New Year's morning Mrs. Buffington gave me a little book of Quotations. It was very kind of her and quite unexpected. Mamma and Papa's present is a very nice one, as it will enable us to get a few new books every year, don't you think so? I don't know that I have told you what a gay week our last one In Kitttanning was. I was out until twelve and after every night except Saturday, and then we had a sort of eucher party at the house. Have reached the bottom of my page and so many other letters to write that I must close.Do write often, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 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: November 8, 1874
Text: Vassar. Nov. 8- [1874] Dear Mamma, Clifford and I are trying to write letters while one of my precious parlormates is amusing herself by talking to us, so you may imagine my thoughts will not be very connected ones. Something must be the matter with the Po'keepsie mail arrange menu, for this week your letter has not come. I have no patience with the mail, for If your letter can come one week by noon of Saturday, it surely can another, and there is no use in my waiting until Monday for it...
Show moreVassar. Nov. 8- [1874] Dear Mamma, Clifford and I are trying to write letters while one of my precious parlormates is amusing herself by talking to us, so you may imagine my thoughts will not be very connected ones. Something must be the matter with the Po'keepsie mail arrange menu, for this week your letter has not come. I have no patience with the mail, for If your letter can come one week by noon of Saturday, it surely can another, and there is no use in my waiting until Monday for it. This morning we had an exceedingly dull serman from a missionary from India, and this evening he will give a talk in the Religious Inquiry meeting, at which I think from my present feelings I shall fall asleep. We have begun to practice in the Laboratory and find it very pleasant. Aprons are necessary and we are making them ourselves. Many of them are done, but mine lags. Perhaps this week I will finish it, and then make a fine appearance. This lastweek has been a very busy one. Miss Kapp thinks that we Seniors have nothing to do, and so does her best to occupy our time, to save us from "ennui" she says. Essays without number she would pile on us, if we did not sometimes rebel. German this year is our hardest study, and as I am decidedly lazy, I think I shall not take it next semester, especially as it is all literature and essays, and little reading. The Museum end Art Gallery are nearly finished, and ready for the specimans and pictures. They will be so very fine when done, and I know you will enjoy them next summer. As I seem to have no mind today for writing, I think I shall stop and take my usual Sunday afternoon nap - With love, Julie
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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: January 14, 1873
Text: Vassar — Jan. 14 1872. (i.e. 1873) Dearest Carrie, I have been unusually blessed today by receiving several letters. Your home letters were heartily welcomed, and to show the joy they gave me I sit down immediately to answer yours. I only wish that you had sent, and not destroyed, that letter in which you told all the news of the week of gayety. Between you all, I have received but meagre accounts of your doings ; for each is afraid that possibly something may be repeated to me, as If I would...
Show moreVassar — Jan. 14 1872. (i.e. 1873) Dearest Carrie, I have been unusually blessed today by receiving several letters. Your home letters were heartily welcomed, and to show the joy they gave me I sit down immediately to answer yours. I only wish that you had sent, and not destroyed, that letter in which you told all the news of the week of gayety. Between you all, I have received but meagre accounts of your doings ; for each is afraid that possibly something may be repeated to me, as If I would not be glad to hear more than once what is going on in our "Mountain City." Methinks Milton Swisher must have been crazy toget married a second time; and the girl too, to marry such a disgusting old man, as he has become. And what an amusing account of Mary Reids wedding. From that article one would suppose that she had been one of Austin's belles. It seems that you aroused Susie Towns end to some purpose, for I received a nice long letter from her today. What a talent that family have for acquiring the town gossip, and one would scarcely expect it from them. She writes that it, is reported Miss Augusta Palm is to marry Mr. Blackburn. Do you think there is a particle of truth in the statement? Miss Augusta has been disposed of so many times by the "They say" family that I pay little attention now to such dispositions. Do theTownsend girls have any particular admirers? I would so like to find someone to tease Susie about, now that George Graham Is out of the question. Are you not down in the depths of despair about German declensions ? I supposed you would be, by this time. I expect to have a tug next semester, for Miss Kapp has no such word as "difficult" in her vocabulary. To her every thing is easy, hence she thinks it is the same with us, sad piles on the lessons. Aunt Maria has lately written me a nice letter, as usual. She says she has not heard a word from you since you reached Texas; neither has Aunt Carrie. The latter feels much hurt about it, as I should think she might. Custom, I supposed, demanded that theguest inform the former host of her sale arrival at home. What a plesaant time you must have had on Papa's birthday! He, of course, was as unsuspecting as usual. Next summer we must give Mamma one. But how can we ever conceal the preparations from her watchful eyes. I think perhaps our January thaw is beginning, for the day is very warm and the snow begins to melt. I hope there will not be a regular thaw, however, but that the snow will go away gradually. There is so much that the road will become almost Impassable on account of the mud. Don't you find it too cold and windy to ride horseback much? I am sorry to confess it, but today I... (Letter Is Incomplete.)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 28, 1872
Text: "Vassar." 28 April 1872 My dear Mamma, I have just come from making a call upon Dr. Avery. Found her very, very pleasant, I grow more charmed with her every time I meet her. She is one of those strong minded women, and yet does not go to an extreme. Captain Roberts and Nannie are in Po'keepsie again. (I believe I forgot to mention in my other letter that they sent a great deal of love, many regards, to you all). Our Founders Day is Monday, tomorrow, and they came back to attend...
Show more"Vassar." 28 April 1872 My dear Mamma, I have just come from making a call upon Dr. Avery. Found her very, very pleasant, I grow more charmed with her every time I meet her. She is one of those strong minded women, and yet does not go to an extreme. Captain Roberts and Nannie are in Po'keepsie again. (I believe I forgot to mention in my other letter that they sent a great deal of love, many regards, to you all). Our Founders Day is Monday, tomorrow, and they came back to attend the Exercises here in the evening. Mr. Boardman from Philadelphia will lecture for us and then there will be supper and promenading, for guests are invited. I presume we will have a very pleasant time. I send you a complimentary invitation. Tomorrow is a holiday, which pleases us very much as the days are Just beginning to become very warm. Our class has begun Botany and we find it very interesting although we have not yet begun to analyze. I am very desirous to make an Herbarium, since the flowers of this region are so differentfrom ours at home. Would you like to have me make one? If so, I will if I can find time. The pressing is a good deal of work, bus there are nice presses here which make it quite easy. If you could make me a swiss waist I would like it very much for the Concert at the end of the year, Monday of Commencement week. If I only had the machine I could tuck one in almost no time and the making is very easy, but alas! I have no machine, and shall have to ask Carrie to do it for me. I will be very much obliged if she will, for I almost need it to wear at the Concert with my alpaca skirt. Plain muslintucked in clusters of five tucks would do nicely. One of my parlor mates has just had one done for tomorrow night, and only the tucking cost two dollars and a half. That makes a muslin waist pretty expensive. It would need to be made longer than the waist, so as to belt under the dress. They fit better than when a regular waist. I have for a long time tried to decide what to get with my birthday present. Now I have come to a wise decision. Prof. Van Ingen is going to take several of the painting scholars down to New York to go through the Academy of Design, I am very anxious to go, and think it would be as sensible a wayas I could spend my present. The fare down and back and a meal taken in New York would amount to nearly five dollars. The rest I should spend for some nice book. If Miss Terry commits we are going, next Sat. is the day appointed. I will try and write again this week. Please excuse this wretched scrawl for the love I bear you. Lovingly, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 27, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 27, 72. Dear Cara, Indeed I wish I could make a little call upon you one of your bright warm days, when Dick sings so cheerily and everything is gay, but such a thing is out of the question before next June, unless perhaps I might find one of those balloons in which "Grimes" and his fair lady escaped from the terrors of Paris. I am crazy (rather a strong expression) to see howthe house looks with the new carpets, very nice, I presume, even if they are not velvet...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 27, 72. Dear Cara, Indeed I wish I could make a little call upon you one of your bright warm days, when Dick sings so cheerily and everything is gay, but such a thing is out of the question before next June, unless perhaps I might find one of those balloons in which "Grimes" and his fair lady escaped from the terrors of Paris. I am crazy (rather a strong expression) to see howthe house looks with the new carpets, very nice, I presume, even if they are not velvet or Brussels. And then the pins stool is such a surprise. I wish I were with you to help arrange things. Jenny told me that she dreamed, a few nights ago, that you were married, without even telling me you were going to be. Dreams go by contraries, they say, and I feel quite sure my little sister will be all safe when I see her. Miss Dame tells me that Florence Smiths mother Is dead. Is it such sad, I should like to hear from Florence but do not know In what part of the world she Is. I believe her mother died In England. You know that they have been abroad far some times. Last Monday night we, the literature class, were permitted to go In and see Miss Charlotte Cushman act Lady Macbeth. She is considered the finest living actress, but she did not do herself Justice that night. In some scenes, for Instance, the sleep walking, she was per- perfectly grand. She was miserably supported. Macbeth was personated by Junius Brutus Booth, who tore about in a frantic manner on the stage, entirely different from ones idea of the great murderer. Tuesday night Miss Cushman acted Meg Merrllles. This is her great part and they say she was splendid In It. We are studying Bacon now In Literature. Prof. Backus preaches today and I must go now and dress for chapel. Farewell, Carrie dear. Lovingly Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 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: 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: October 12, 1874
Text: Vassar. Oct. 12. 1874 Dear Mamma, Your letter with Papa's brought Joy to my heart, Saturday after- noon. It has become so customary a thing to expect your letters then, that as you say, I should be greatly disappointed did they not come. I suppose it is the same with you if mine do not arrive at the expected time, and so I generally try to send off some sort of a scribble, although my constitutional negligence is prone to prevent it - Received a short letter from Sarah Pease a few days...
Show moreVassar. Oct. 12. 1874 Dear Mamma, Your letter with Papa's brought Joy to my heart, Saturday after- noon. It has become so customary a thing to expect your letters then, that as you say, I should be greatly disappointed did they not come. I suppose it is the same with you if mine do not arrive at the expected time, and so I generally try to send off some sort of a scribble, although my constitutional negligence is prone to prevent it - Received a short letter from Sarah Pease a few days ago. Enclosed was her photograph, which I find very good-looking, and she says is considered quite like her. She mentioned that her father and mother were away at some fair, I think it was, and John was also away, so they were rather lonely - Not a word was said about Aunt Carrie, nor Aunt Maria, so I do not know whether they are gone yet to their respective homes - Please tell Carrie that Sarah says she has been owing her a letter for a year or thereabout, and hopes seen to receive an answer - I enjoyed Bayard Taylor's lecture the other evening extremely. It was upon ancient Egypt, about which he ought to know a good deal, having been there so frequently - Me told us something of the ancient customs, language etc, and all with a pleasant manner and voice - Last Thursday a little girl from Texas arrived at the College. She has passed successfully the preparatory examinations, but will try no others, - andrather timid. Her mother Is now in Po'keepsie, but leaves in a day or so. The family live in Galveston now, but wars formerly in the country near Houston. The name is Allen, and I wish Papa would write me what he knows about the family, for they are an old Texan family I think. I am always so glad to hear of any Texans coming here. Through one of the girls here, I find that one of the Moore girls from Austin thought of coming here this year, but as she has not arrived, I suppose she gave up the plan. With much love, Your daughter, J-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 2, 1872
Text: Vassar College, June 2, 1872. My dear Sister, I feel quite proud of my new paper, now whlle writing my first letter on it. Today in the morning, I walked Into Po'keepsie to church. A new Episcopal church, St. Paul's, has beea finished at last, and for the first time, today, I attended it. It is very pretty and quiet, so different from the one we have beea in the habit of attending, for at Christ Church there are Bisby boys, several schools of youngladies and the parish school...
Show moreVassar College, June 2, 1872. My dear Sister, I feel quite proud of my new paper, now whlle writing my first letter on it. Today in the morning, I walked Into Po'keepsie to church. A new Episcopal church, St. Paul's, has beea finished at last, and for the first time, today, I attended it. It is very pretty and quiet, so different from the one we have beea in the habit of attending, for at Christ Church there are Bisby boys, several schools of youngladies and the parish school children. Then the minister at St. Pauls is very nice, and has sense enough to give a very short sermon on Communion Sunday. My company this morning was Fannie Buffington, and Miss Mann. The latter idea that not enough deference is paid to her dignity. She is going home to England this summer. Ever so many persons are going from here to Europe soon. Prof. Backus, Miss Kapp, Miss Mann and Mile Nicolas among the teachers, and several scholars. It will be pleasant for so many to meetover there. But to come again to the doings of today. This afternoon, Ex-Pres. Woolsey of Yale preached. We were all on the "qui live," expecting something very fine. Of course I was tired from my morning walk, and that might have made me inattentive, but surely he was as prosy as anyone I have heard In a long, long time. He looks quite old, and his voice falters occasionally. Julia Moor has invited me to visit her and attend the Jubilee. I think I shall do so and perhaps remain until you come North. Be sure and write me just whenyou are coming, so that I may meet you immediately. I don't want to miss a day of your stay. I have not yet decided whether to go to Poqunoch before going to Boston, but probably I shall, to get rid of some of my winter clothing. Please give my love to Mrs. Grumbles and tell her that I have almost despaired of receiving an answer to my last letter. You remember I always was a "sleepy-head" well I have not changed the least bit in that respect and now am casting longing eyes towards my downy couch. Goodnightdarling. Julie.
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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: February 14, 1872
Text: Vassar College, Feb. 14, 1872. My dear Mamma, If I do not write my home letter on Sunday, it is almost always sure to be put off until late in the week, and I am ashamed to think that this is Wednesday and my letter has not yet gone. Our examinations last week went off very well. There were some trustees and other strangers here during the two days, but not many who disturbed us much by their great and superior knowledge. Of course these old people have forgottena great deal la these studies...
Show moreVassar College, Feb. 14, 1872. My dear Mamma, If I do not write my home letter on Sunday, it is almost always sure to be put off until late in the week, and I am ashamed to think that this is Wednesday and my letter has not yet gone. Our examinations last week went off very well. There were some trustees and other strangers here during the two days, but not many who disturbed us much by their great and superior knowledge. Of course these old people have forgottena great deal la these studies which they have not attended to since they were young. One old gentleman, Dr. McGeorge, came into our Livy class and much to our amazement knew everything which we were reading about. He has taught Latin and Greek for years, and so when he pronounced our class very good and excellently and thoroughly taught we were much pleased, although we could not perfectly agree with him. Monday our classes were read out and Tuesday our lessons were given us, so that today is the first day this week we have had to recite. We have been "industriously resting" as Dr. Raymond requestedus to do. Indeed it has not taken much persuasion to do so. This semester I shall have French and Latin as usual, only in Latin we translate some of Virglls Eclogues and Georgics in place of Livy, and Geometry. The latter is said to be very easy but I am not sure that I shall find it so, did you? Any way it will be much easier than Algebra. Your letter was received this morn- ing with joy, and at noon came two more letters for me, so that today has been rich for me. Of the two, one was from Aunt Juliet and the other from Julia Moon. Aunt says she is very busy just now for she has a sicklady with her. Julia Moon has been visiting in Boston for some time. Uncle Moon has resigned and does not know where he will go next. They are all coming on soon to Albany as Uncle preaches two Sundays in Troy. You speak of my having a practise period. I shall try and take music lessons this semester as the President has just given me permis- sion. If I find I have too much to do I shall give it up. I suppose Carrie is with you now again. Tonight we are to have a string band concert. The performers are gentlemen from New York. With love to all I am your loving Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 14, 1875
Text: Vassar. Feb. 14- 1875 My dear Carrie, Have just been reading all the afternoon Warner's "Saunterings," till I am filled with an intense longing to go and see for myself the places, pictures and people which he describes. Have you read the book? It contains merely notes and Jottings of European travel, but written in his inimitable style. This Sunday has been one of great rest for us all. Between the semesters, as it is, there is nothing to worry or trouble us: the mere fact...
Show moreVassar. Feb. 14- 1875 My dear Carrie, Have just been reading all the afternoon Warner's "Saunterings," till I am filled with an intense longing to go and see for myself the places, pictures and people which he describes. Have you read the book? It contains merely notes and Jottings of European travel, but written in his inimitable style. This Sunday has been one of great rest for us all. Between the semesters, as it is, there is nothing to worry or trouble us: the mere fact that the Mondaywill not dawn on unlearned lessons is a comfort. We Seniors, and also the Juniors will not begin work for several days. Some lectures will be given us upon Political Economy, or a similar subject, and these will take the place of our usual lessons. Ex. Pres. Hopkins of Williams College will deliver them and we hoped for a treat from so learned and so interesting a man as he is said to be. But today he preached for us, and left a very unfavorable impression, his manner being slow and dull, and the matter of the discourse, being little better than the manner. Perhaps though he may improve upon acquaintance. Miss Hodges a former student is at the College today for a visit. She is a great friend of Jennie Potter, and has seen her quite recently. Says Jennie is very low indeed, can scarcely live two months, yet does not realize her condition in the least, but thinks she is getting well. She has scarcely any voice, and is so weak that she can do nothing whatever for herself- Miss Hodges says also that Geata Swenson has been very ill indeed, threatenedwith typhoid fever. Her friends think it is the result of her hard study, and the recent tax upon her by music lessons and Christmas decorations. She was looking so well and strong when I saw her last, it seems hard to realize that she has been so ill. Perhaps you have heard of this before, but it was news to me- The Springfield Republican of a few days ago contained an account of the death of Mr. Whitman of Westfield, but have not myself seen it yet. I am told he died quite suddenly of paralysis. Ida came right down for Nellie and they went Immediately to Westfield. Otherwise I have heard nothing more of it - It will be a severe blew to Mrs. Whitman, who I fear may not survive him long. She has been quite delicate all winter Nellie said, while her Grandfather hat been even better than usual. The cake has been received, and also the papers, which quite cheer my heart, coming between home letters generally - I think I shall go in town someday this week, and if so will be sureto do your errand. Am quite amused at what you write of Mr. Wells, but knowing Mr. Rogers is fond of a Joke, I think explains what he said in his letter. The young gentleman was totally oblivious of our presence that evening at Mrs. Palms don't you remember? and I for one was a little provoked that he could not be decently polite to strangers: his eyes were only for Mr. Rogers. Does not the latter like his present position that he return to Austin. It would be well for Austin if it could have afine school for girls, but there are already so many mediocre ones, that I should think Mr. R. would scarcely have the heart to try his luck. Now that reviews are over, I think I shall be mere regular in writing, but ah, me, I cannot tell. You know my weakness is not writing in any form. With love to all Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 14, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 14. 1875 Dear Carrie, The postal which I sent you yesterday came near having a sorry end. It was picked up in the corridor and taken to a maiden of the name of Graham, who brought it to me because of the address - Was delighted to get a letter at last from you: know that sometimes you are busy and can't find time for writing and so I am willing to excuse you- How singular that so many Conn, people are in Texas- What took Gov. English there. Is his health poor as that of Mr....
Show moreVassar. April 14. 1875 Dear Carrie, The postal which I sent you yesterday came near having a sorry end. It was picked up in the corridor and taken to a maiden of the name of Graham, who brought it to me because of the address - Was delighted to get a letter at last from you: know that sometimes you are busy and can't find time for writing and so I am willing to excuse you- How singular that so many Conn, people are in Texas- What took Gov. English there. Is his health poor as that of Mr. Mark Howard? It must bevery nice for Papa to meet old friends, and it makes us seem not so far out of the world to have visitors from away up North- Have you heard of the death of Jennie Potter? She was buried Tuesday in Easter week. Her little friend who used to be here, attended the funeral while she was visiting in New York- Poor Mrs. Potter must be very lonely- I believe I made a mistake In writing you the date of our Commencement, but the catalogue which I sent will rectify it - The date is June 28- Probably you will want to reach Po'keepsie on Saturday before- The festivities of that week begin on Sunday with the Baccalaureate sermon from our revered President; at which time we graduates are addressed and bid farewell to, and of course display our handkerchiefs to great advantage- Monday you can do the College in the morning, and in the evening there is a concert- Tuesday is Class Day, and Wednesday noon finishes the programme. Josie Buffington wants me to go to his Class Day and Commencement, which comesoon after ours, with his sister, but I don't think I am particularly anxious. What are your plans for the summer, and where will we go first? Fannie B. has given me an invitation for some time in the summer, and Lillie Rumsey, a former room-mate who is now married and living in Syracuse wants me to visit her. Then Binghamton and Janesville are on our programme, are they not? I think it would be well for Mamma to have the silk made too, for she will need several dresses if she visits Binghamton and Janesville - Please find something for me to buy and send you, or I shall think you have not forgiven me for not sending those articlessooner - Po'keepsie is a poor place however for shopping- Please write if you will reach here earlier than Saturday for I shall have to engage rooms - Mrs. Williams expects to reach here early in May, so Clifford feels extremely happy - There are still patches of snow to be seen, but we hope that yesterday's slight snow fall was the last of the season, as today is bright and warm. Remember me to the Wheelocks, Nannie H. and others Lovingly your sister-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 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: February 4, 1872
Text: Vassar College, Feb* 4, 1872. Feb. 18, " My dear Mamma, I suppose now you a*e alone, that Is, without Papa and Carrie though you will not be alone if you have Mr. Karris and Mary Egglestoa with you. 1 should think you would have gone to Galveston too, but in that ease the old difficulty of "what shall we ido with tho house" would have arisen. What is to be done with it next summer when you all come North? In a paper last night I saw this sentence which I will copy; it was said...
Show moreVassar College, Feb* 4, 1872. Feb. 18, " My dear Mamma, I suppose now you a*e alone, that Is, without Papa and Carrie though you will not be alone if you have Mr. Karris and Mary Egglestoa with you. 1 should think you would have gone to Galveston too, but in that ease the old difficulty of "what shall we ido with tho house" would have arisen. What is to be done with it next summer when you all come North? In a paper last night I saw this sentence which I will copy; it was said to beon the programme for a Concert given at Austin. "Mr. Oliver Wren will present a beautiful silver cup inlaid with gold (which can be seen in the window of R.C. Wells jewelry store) to the prettiest lady as the belle of Austins and a beautiful present to the handsomest mans—to be chosen by a committee of three gentlemen—Mr. J.B. Brush, Don Wilson and Col. Swisher having kindly consented to constitute the committee." As it Is rather a peculiar Idea X would like to know the result, ft it were not for the names of gentlemen being given so correctly I should think it simply an invention of some newspaper editor. But I hope the handsomest pair will be found. This morning I went to tha Episcopal In Po'keepsie. Our omnibus was on runners, as the sleighing today Is vary good. It snowed all day Saturday and consequently there is snow enough to last some time. While I think of it, I will ask yon If you think I can safely leave my cloak and furs here during the summer? The only danger is moths and It seems as If they could be avoided ss well here as aay where, U my clothes are properly packed. There is scarcely room in my trunkto carry away all my "traps." The examinations come off this week, Thursday and Friday. I dread them a good deal for I am not nearly as good a scholar as I was last year. It sometimes seems that I have grown most miserably stupid, for It is with the greatest difficulty that I can learn my lessons at all, and when I have learned them I cannot remember them long. Then, I think my teachers are none of them very good. Prof. Klnckel jHinkal, who hears our Latin is a splendid scholar but he has not the art of imparting knowledge. I really think X never caa learn to paint and X am very desirous of taking organlessons instead. X hope you will not feel very lonesome while the others are away. X wish 1 were with you now. Lovingly Julie M. P. iJulia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 10, 1871
Text: Vassar College, April 10, 1871. Dear Papa and Mamma, Your letters of the—I was going to tall the date, but looking at them llnd there Is none and nothing on the envelope even—came today, and I sit down immediately to write you and try and dispel the fears which one of my letters seems to have awakened in you. I do not remember having written home a very desponding letter. It must be that your love increases any jtytffa complaints that I may have made until from very to ones small things...
Show moreVassar College, April 10, 1871. Dear Papa and Mamma, Your letters of the—I was going to tall the date, but looking at them llnd there Is none and nothing on the envelope even—came today, and I sit down immediately to write you and try and dispel the fears which one of my letters seems to have awakened in you. I do not remember having written home a very desponding letter. It must be that your love increases any jtytffa complaints that I may have made until from very to ones small things theyhave grownAlarge In your ayes. What could I have writ* ten to trouble you so? I am perfectly well, have never felt better In my life. Perhaps I was a little tired when that latter was written, for some* times I did feel tired after studying all day. Now, however, I am all right. This little vacation has rested me and I am ready to begin work again on Wednesday. I begin to hate that letter which has made you all feel so anxious about me. Was I angry at my Latin teacher, or at the Steward for not giving us better things to eat? It must have been one or tho other because those are my great troubles. Don't say anymore about my com* lag home so learned, please. I know that I will not and I don't want you to expect much from me. Your Julie will coma home knowing very little more than when she went away. What good will the Latin do her? She will not have learned very much of that and she has more of it than anything else. Little Miss Lyman, who has been rooming across the corridor from me, has only just gone out from my room after offering herself to me for a roommate. Of coarse I said I would be glad to have her come, but not from the bottom of my heart. X am not willing aad can simply endureany roommate. After having all my life such a dear one as Carrie I do not want any less perfect than she. Miss Lyman Is a alee little thing and I think X shall like her very much. She changes her room because Miss Morse (Ann Ellaa Morse, assistant to the president aad to the lady prln* clpal? , thinks theirs will be too warm In the summer as there are three In It. The parlor Is the same sine as mine and the bedroom twice as large and X think It no more crowded for three than mine for two. This morning X found my letter too large to put In the ferotype ferrotype, and will put it In now. With very much love your daughter Julie gjulla M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 17, 1874
Text: Vassar. May 17. 1874. My dear Mamma, Laziness, for I know of no better reason to assign, prevented my doing more than date this letter yesterday. Tonight however I will take sufficient time to write a few times, else I presume you will be anxious about me. Your letters were received as usual on Saturday evening. I did not know you were such a stickler for fashion as you say you are in regard to letter paper - The style of yours quite amused me. Really. The College is so...
Show moreVassar. May 17. 1874. My dear Mamma, Laziness, for I know of no better reason to assign, prevented my doing more than date this letter yesterday. Tonight however I will take sufficient time to write a few times, else I presume you will be anxious about me. Your letters were received as usual on Saturday evening. I did not know you were such a stickler for fashion as you say you are in regard to letter paper - The style of yours quite amused me. Really. The College is so dull now, and we are all so dull that I dread to think of putting pen to paper, there is almost nothing to write - The only news about the place is the arrival of a police officer to guard the grounds, owing to the frequent inroads of strange man. No harm has been done by them, but great is our anxiety whenever we meet a pair of pants; and as both last year and this, money has been stolon, as well as other articles, there is need for some caution. Fortunately I never have more than a few dollars about meat a time, and when absent from my room for a great space of time lock my door. Now that polonaises are the fashion the Seniors who are excused from Gymnastics make their suits into quite stylish over garments. It is astonishing how nicely they look after four years hard service, and we Juniors are only wishing that redingotes will not have gone by when we are ready to turn our's to a more graceful account. It is the custom for the Juniors to give the Seniors a party, so we are now agitating the question as to what we shall do in that time. For a novelty, we propose takinga moonlight excursion down the driver. The expense will not he so great as a party In the building, and that to us who are not a wealthy class Is quite an item, and then, as many do not dance, this excursion Is more tempting. The President and Miss Terry are much pleased with the plan, but the former says that he cannot take upon his own head the risk of so many others, and desires us to obtain permission from home, so I now ask for it - It seems mere nonsense for me to do so, after all the trips I have taken and the number of times I have beea on the waters but I suppose the form Is necessary - Please excuse these half sheets of paper, and this small piece especially, but this seems to be all my desk contains at present, with the exception of composition notes. I had almost forgotten to ask you If the Lewensens have gone to Europe this spring, Greta has never answered my letter writtenlast winter, so I never hear anything from them, unless Indirectly. Josie Buffing ton told me when here, that Eric had left Trinity and expected to start for Europe shortly after leaving - Please remember me to all the servants, I am so sorry to hear that Emily grows feeble, and retain a large share for the remainder of the household Your far away daughter.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 6, 1870
Text: N©v. 6. 1870. My dear Papa, I have Just received your letter telling of the over flow there has been In Texas. How terrible it Is to have another one, when people have hardly recovered from the losses of the other. And this I should think must have been worse than when I was sick. Is your rock wall nearly finished ? I think I know where it was washed away, was it not the low place where you were going to have the water dammed 19? By this time I expect Emilys house Is almost...
Show moreN©v. 6. 1870. My dear Papa, I have Just received your letter telling of the over flow there has been In Texas. How terrible it Is to have another one, when people have hardly recovered from the losses of the other. And this I should think must have been worse than when I was sick. Is your rock wall nearly finished ? I think I know where it was washed away, was it not the low place where you were going to have the water dammed 19? By this time I expect Emilys house Is almost entirely shut-in by the fence. I am per- fectly delighted with the additions you have been making to the house, and it was very kind in you to send me the plan, for now I understand perfectly what alterations have been made. Is the closet large enough to put a trunk in? It is all so convenient for Mamma that I hope she will not st|ll wish to carry out her plan of making the kitchen where the "brick" gallery now is. The pump to bring water into the bathroom is a nice arrangement, as a bathroom whose ail the water had to be "toted" in, as the darkies would say, would not be of very much use. I am glad you have decided not to close the window in your bedroom, for I am a real Southerner ill wanting plenty of light and air. The College for gentlemen which you say you have seen here is in full view from these grounds.It is at the top of a very high hill and seems \ to be a beautiful place. I have not heard whether school is kept there now or not, but two years ago when Kitty graduated Aunt Juliet came here at commencement, and as all the hotels in Poughkeepsie were full, she went 1 I, out to the former boys school which was thou used as a hotel* and stayed. Vassar College is about three miles from the river and on higher land than the town of Poughkeepsie, though very much lower than College hill, as the spot you speak of is called and is in an easterly direction from it. Composition* are not required from the students who have never studied "rhetoric." And as I have not done so, do not have to write them. Next term however I studyit, and so another year will have them to write. I cannot wtite a composition and so am heartily glad X am not required to, but I hope that studying Rhetoric will help me to compose, for X would be ashamed not to have one, and would be still more ashamed to hand in any thing which I should compose. X am only borrowing trouble for another year in thinking of them, and X have enough to do this year without think- ing of another year's studies. Our class in Latin begin translating Caesar Ktonday, and then, on we will have to work pretty hard. Tell Mary Eliaa that X want her to study nicely with Miss Carrie when she goes home, and I will write her a nice little letter when she learns to read printing. Love to all friends- Accept much love and "heaps" of kisses from your loving daughter JulieWill you please save all tha postage stamps from tho letters which come to you? For X want to try and get a million and then the Government will give me three hundred dollars for them.
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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: 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: 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: December 3, 1871
Text: Vassar College Poughkeepsle Dec* 3, 1871. Dear Fapa* W e are going to have Chapel this afternoon In place of our usual morning service. I was going in town to church this morning but the carriage we had ordered did not come out and there was not room for all in the other one, so I stayed at home. Miss Graham has found a little piece of poetry in which are buried twenty-four cities and we have been able to dig up only about ten. She wishes me to send it to you thinking you will enjoysearcMng...
Show moreVassar College Poughkeepsle Dec* 3, 1871. Dear Fapa* W e are going to have Chapel this afternoon In place of our usual morning service. I was going in town to church this morning but the carriage we had ordered did not come out and there was not room for all in the other one, so I stayed at home. Miss Graham has found a little piece of poetry in which are buried twenty-four cities and we have been able to dig up only about ten. She wishes me to send it to you thinking you will enjoysearcMng for them. "In the balmy, radiant month of May," but I will write It on another sheet of paper. Thanksgiving day passed very pleasantly. In the morning I went to church in Po'keepsie, got back in time for lunch, aad studied until Dinner. This was at four oclock and entertainment as well for two hours and over. I will send the Bill of fare, which was about the same as last years. I think I never ate so much in my life as I did last Thursday for we had been looking forward to the dinner for weeks. At half past sevea we went into Chapel and the President read us some selections from Dickens.A scene from "Bleak House" "Doctor Marigold" and from "David Copperfield" the scene where Daviddfirst goes to his Aunts house. After the reading we went back to the Dining room and ate ice cream and cake, then to Miss Terry*s reception and then to bed. Now I have given you a matter of fact account of the day and do not feel that I have brains enough to do any more. You ask of Miss Terry but I can tell you almost nothing of her. I presume you have seen in the papers who she is, which fact I do not perfectly understand, but know that she is some relation of a Gen. Terry of New Haven, and is also related to Rose Terry. She is muchliked here. 1 believe I have never sent you the answers to some of your buried cities and will do so now. 82. Anna* polls. 83. Amboy. 84. Hague. 85. Oswego. 86. Ithaca. 87. Ostend. 88. Tours, also Havre, poorly spelled. 89. Ent. 90. Turin. 91. Leith. Some of them gave us great trouble and even now we do not know if they are right. I expect to go to Binghamton for the holidays and perhaps will go to Brooklyn for a few days. I have had as invitation from the Levensons, but would like to go to Mrs. Browns for a little gaiety. It is so quiet at Aunt Maria's. The Chapel bell is ringing so goodbye for the present. your loving daughter Julie. (Julia M. Pease, <75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: Jan. 27, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear papa, Some of the girls here keep a sort f journal and send it home every week, but I should^there could be very little of Interest In It. Mine would always be the same for each day. "Got up, dressed, studied, eat, walked, went to bed" would be written over and over until It would only be a waste of paper to write again. But I really think that if I have a letter always commenced I can little by little fill it up whereas when I...
Show moreVassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear papa, Some of the girls here keep a sort f journal and send it home every week, but I should^there could be very little of Interest In It. Mine would always be the same for each day. "Got up, dressed, studied, eat, walked, went to bed" would be written over and over until It would only be a waste of paper to write again. But I really think that if I have a letter always commenced I can little by little fill it up whereas when I sit down to write one in a hurry all my ideas are found to have fled. The most important thing at present is the snow* It is now falling fast and it does not look much like stopping before morning, even if it does then. The ground now must be covered about an inch thick and the drives and paths about t.ha college are not perceptible, the snow being perfectly smooth everywhere. Last night the freshman class took a sleighride and had a fine time although it was very cold. Prof. Farrell jFarrar? > who iccompagnted them was very thoughtful and provided each person with a hot brick for th^ feet which with warm wrappings kept them talarally comfortable. kN<oU on side of paper,: The seniors also went sleighing and had Pres.(I find that I have maaaged to &->ell accompanied wrong, and I must have been thinking of the French wove* when I wrote i\)Rayioond hh an escort; he was very pleasant and it is said that he even unbent Ms dignity so much vis to sing "the little brown jug," with them. Bessie Higg and I are getting up a sleighride, for tomorrow night if the storm abates otherwise we will have it neat week. But we meet with many difficulties. In the first place we must have a professor go with us aad have been to two of them and they cannot go, so we have two more to try, as the other one is already engaged. Prof. Bacchus ,Backus, Is rather a favorite among the students and is considered very witty. When I asked him if he would go he said that "he would be very happy to do so, but would not be at the college the next day and really could not be intwo places s.t once.*" It: might have been a smart speech for a child ten years to make oldAbut certainly was not for a Professor. I am in none of his classes now next semnstsr when I take Rhetoric will be. It is so very cold that, it is almost Impossible to keep the College comfortable. In the North end of the building the water froze solid in the pit-hers and the girls carmot remain in their rooms at all. Even in the parlors; with all the heat turned on the thermisner ^ would not be above 50°. My room is in the centre of the house and is very warm indeed. I have to open tho window several times during the day because the heat Is op?re*ive. Last night Miss Morse toldone young lady to come up and steep with me but much to my joy she did not come. I am afraid that I will not be so fortunate tonight but will have some one put with me. The College i« heated by a steam boiler in the centre and a furnace at each end and the rocms heated by steam are quite warm. All the heat that could possibly be put on was turned on yesterday and yet it was freeaing all day in about half the rooms in the College. The cold is not the only thing that wa are troubled with, but we may all die lor want ol water. There has been a great drought all the fall and we have been allowed only one bath a weekbut they told us as soon as snow came we would be all right again) the snow has come but no sun to melt It and Instead of being better off, we are wcrse. Sach girl is allowed one gallon of warm water a day and no more, and If the weather does not change, I fear it will be our morning duty to take a bucket out and fill it with snow which when melted we can use for bathing purposes. But that would be an improvement upon break* ing the ice in the pitchers for use, as some have to do. There is so much water used for the boilers and furnaces and making gas that unless the snow halts soon and supplies us with water there Is some danger of thebreaking up of the College, ft would be a strange thing to do but yet a lack of water is a fearful thing. I hope that Prof. Swancoat j? , will have Ms College open In a year and then I will come back and attend that Instead of Vcssar, The "Republican" comes as regularly as anything from Texas, and I am very ^lad to get ft. If you cannot write oftener than once s week please have Mamma and Carrie do so, for I can sA,udy a great deal better after getting my nice home letters. With much love to all ever your loving Tulle.I think tl• ^ snow must be melting some, for a great many oooms and parts ol the corridors sire leaking, So I hope we will soon have water enough to supply aV, demands.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 12, 1871
Text: Vassar College* Jims 12, 1871. Dear Mamma, U there has beea a week without your receiving one ol my valu- able epistles, the Ifcult has beea that jol, "Uncle Sams" mail carriers aad not mine. I have never failed to write every week* I think I have written you that I intend to go dawn to New York alter Commencement exercises, Wednesday, and stay there a lew days. Fapa writes that the "cash box" is so law at present that he can- not come North aadbring you all. U that Is the...
Show moreVassar College* Jims 12, 1871. Dear Mamma, U there has beea a week without your receiving one ol my valu- able epistles, the Ifcult has beea that jol, "Uncle Sams" mail carriers aad not mine. I have never failed to write every week* I think I have written you that I intend to go dawn to New York alter Commencement exercises, Wednesday, and stay there a lew days. Fapa writes that the "cash box" is so law at present that he can- not come North aadbring you all. U that Is the case I think I had better remain quietly In Poquonock all summer. This note is only to let you know that I am alive aad nourishing. There are three more days at study, and two oI examinations, and oI but study course we are so busy we think ol nothing else^ Alter examinations I will write a long letter, so now good bye lovingly Julie (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 1872
Text: "Vassar" Dearest Carrie, Do not ever fail to pass one week when you do not send a letter to me me, dearest sweet. If you could not find the time first this once, I'll pardon you, If again there comes no line. I will something dreadful do. Oh how very wicked am I to sit here and write when I ought to, by and by, For Room L. recite with the other Sophomores to Prof. Ortons call,bores who must think we are great for we announce not at all. Ver long this week has been. Send in...
Show more"Vassar" Dearest Carrie, Do not ever fail to pass one week when you do not send a letter to me me, dearest sweet. If you could not find the time first this once, I'll pardon you, If again there comes no line. I will something dreadful do. Oh how very wicked am I to sit here and write when I ought to, by and by, For Room L. recite with the other Sophomores to Prof. Ortons call,bores who must think we are great for we announce not at all. Ver long this week has been. Send in passing on, seen for so much we've heard and which I'll tell you soon. Yesterday we felt great pleasure, joy and much delight. When we were wed the chorus treasure from our men so bright. Would before us lecture who but John B. Gough. Can you to yourself not picture, for a sound not enough, in our little chapel joyful heard throughout all his talk? Yet it is not very needful that I make you hark to his every word and story, If I could, I mean. Which it addeth to his glory, (This is plainly seen),alternate That we laughed and cried. As he wished us to when he told us tales of hate, joy and pity too. It was of his life in London when he spent five years that he told us. How the sun so as me off hears. Hidden but he fog so heavy, from which easily one could cut a slice more fully than from bread. Then he told us of the little Arabs, poor and thinly class who become thieves, rogues night pads and since food can't be had. it, but this means they seem to find food and wretched clothes, but they fall into a pitt which the good man loathes. Today we [?] our service, read by Doctor Hall.with content and perfect bliss heard him through it all. Rector of a church in Brooklyn, Holy Trinity. In the further he will who Golden fame, truly. And he was so earnest, noble and sincere. He must be among the best that in dwelt down here. Carrie dear, my page is nearly filled to its extent. And I must go to bed go early for 'tis my intend to get up and learn my lessons since I know not all, and we;ve been asked a string of questions by a from. not Hall. Show not, dear, this silly letter if you wish to keep my love for worse and better . of kisses a head I send. Will you please distribute them to the few who love me, and you will quite suitYou find Loving, Ju
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 25, 1872
Text: Vassar Collage Feb. 25, 1872. My dear Mamma, This is a very gloomy Sunday, but very much like a spring day. The last week has seemed so much like March weather. It has been quite warm with blustering winds which sometimes were cold. Then too the ground is so "soft" that the walking is not very agreeable. Yesterday, however, the road had become quite dry and Birdie Bell and I were anti- cipating such a pleasant walk into Po'keepsie today to attend church, but this morning we...
Show moreVassar Collage Feb. 25, 1872. My dear Mamma, This is a very gloomy Sunday, but very much like a spring day. The last week has seemed so much like March weather. It has been quite warm with blustering winds which sometimes were cold. Then too the ground is so "soft" that the walking is not very agreeable. Yesterday, however, the road had become quite dry and Birdie Bell and I were anti- cipating such a pleasant walk into Po'keepsie today to attend church, but this morning we were disappointed, because it rained a good deal last night andthe roads are again muddy. Miss Tarry is very good to us. Anyone can go in to church the first Sunday in the month and we Episco- palians can go any or every Sunday we please. Then we can go into Po'keepsie on Saturdays without a teacher which is very nice. I never go in because I have nothing in particular to do and do not enjoy trudging about the streets doing nothing. In the spring vacation I shall go in how- ever. About dresses which is always a womans greatest nuisance. I think I had better have my last year's suit made over into a polonaise. The waist is much soiled and the sleeves are worn out so that I shall have to try and get some stuff to match it: if I cannot, I do not know what I shall do. I have wornthe dress a great deal but still I thought it would last better than it has done. But you remember that I am very hard on my clothes. There has been a daughter of one of the Lelands here at college. Her father keeps the Stuyvesant house in New York and is building a fine hotel somewhere near the park. This girl seemed rather peculiar, had red hair, a fiery temper and was much too familiar with the College servants. One day last week her father came to the College bring- ing with him a lieutenant in the army. When Miss Leland received them in the parlor her father informed her that she must leave school immedi- ately and marry the Lieutenant. Miss Leland had only seen the gentleman two or three times before and very much disliked him, and so she told herfather she would not marry the man for she hated him. Thereupon the father became enraged & she grew also. It finally ended by her leaving College. She told the girls that she was in deadly fear of her father and would have to obey him. She left here Wednesday saying if she married at all it would not be until some time this week. Great then was our astonishment at reading in a New York paper that she was married on Thursday, the day after leaving here. It seems her father is a very pas- sionate man, who treated his wife so badly that she separated from him. There were four children. The mother took two and the father two. This one fell to the father: she herself says that neither father or mother care what becomes of her. Her father became very much in debt to the Lieu- tenant and gives his daughter to him for pay; isn't it dreadful? Lieutenant Conckline and his wife start for Texasvery soon. Such a thing occurring in our midst has excited us and caused a great deal of talk. The young lady was over twenty and I think could not be compelled to marry against her wish. I will write to Carrie today and so will close this. Remember me to all my friends in Austin. Accept much love from your , loving Julie (Julia M. Pease, '75)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 15, 1874
Text: March 15, 1874 My dear Mamma, Waiting hungrily for the dinner bell to ring, I will begin my heme letter in order to make the time seem to pass more quickly. This morning the sermon was by a trustee of the College, Dr. Lathrop of Conn. Never having the highest opinion of the agreeableness of our Trustees I was not disappointed either way today. Bishop Huntington has recently been made a trustee, and he, I am sure, will give honor to the list. I am very glad indeedto find that you are coming...
Show moreMarch 15, 1874 My dear Mamma, Waiting hungrily for the dinner bell to ring, I will begin my heme letter in order to make the time seem to pass more quickly. This morning the sermon was by a trustee of the College, Dr. Lathrop of Conn. Never having the highest opinion of the agreeableness of our Trustees I was not disappointed either way today. Bishop Huntington has recently been made a trustee, and he, I am sure, will give honor to the list. I am very glad indeedto find that you are coming North this Spring. Of course I should like very much indeed to go home this summer, but will it not be too tiresome a trip for you to come on and return so soon again, especially as the weather will be very warm? Either plan is agreeable to me, only I do not wish you to fail and come on next year when I graduate, that is if I am not "dropped". Please let me know when you reach New York, and I will get permission to meet you there, immediately upon your arrival. Then you can come up to Po'keepsie with me and go from here to Conn, by the new. Po'keepsie and Eastern Rail road- Instead of going on that Geological trip this April vacation, our class has decided to go in June, much to my sorrow. I have very little desire to go then, especially if I go home for the summer. Prof. Orton has promised us a trip to Trenton Falls in this state, and from there on to Canada, making a very journey of about ten days. If I decide to go with the party, we can talk about it when you come on. We are having the most disagreeable March weather I think I can remember. Fearful winds with occasional snow storms and rain. Yesterday I entered my twenty [first] second year, and so I am no longer a "legal infant". Until afternoon I did not remember that it was my birthday, and no presents came to bring it to my mind. In the evening some of the girls came down to see me, and one to congratulateme, her birthday being the same as mine. Even your letters did not come as usual, so that the day could not in any way be marked off with a red letter - If we go home this summer I wish we could be at Wood-Lawn on your birthday in June. Last Thursday night Charles Kingsley lectured here upon the "Greek Stage." His lecture was good, but I could not rave over either him or his lecture. His voice is not strong, and has adecided twang. From the few remarks he made to us at the close of his lecture I think Mr sermons would be very fine, and only wish he had preached instead of lectured. With very much love to each and all. your far-away daughter - Julie M P
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 7, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 7. 1875. Daar Mamma, I was delighted to receive a second letter from you although sorry that anxiety on my account prompted it. For I am quite well now, and thought I explained in my letter that it was so. Great was our surprise and not a little our disgust this morning when we awaked to find the ground covered with snow, while it was still falling. But it is too warm to have snow last any time. For several days there have been no through trains from Albany, owing to the...
Show moreVassar. April 7. 1875. Daar Mamma, I was delighted to receive a second letter from you although sorry that anxiety on my account prompted it. For I am quite well now, and thought I explained in my letter that it was so. Great was our surprise and not a little our disgust this morning when we awaked to find the ground covered with snow, while it was still falling. But it is too warm to have snow last any time. For several days there have been no through trains from Albany, owing to the freshets and the road being entirely under water. Tomorrow College begins again, and tonight the girls will all be back with the usual bustle and noise. We have had such a good quiet time for two weeks that I, for one, shall not welcome my best friend even, with open arms - Received a letter from Aunt Maria a day or so ago: she says they have given up the idea of going to Europe this summer, and are going to fit up their house instead. They hope thework will be completed the first of July and they will then be ready to receive their friends - if you would send me that lace some time I would like it. I don't know that I shall need it. And I wish you would measure the size of that picture of the cherub that I may get a more suitable frame for it this summer. Ray Backus, son of the Prof, of that name has taken rather a fancy to me lately, and is now prancing about and making much noise, so please excuse writing etc With love, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 29, 1874
Text: Vassar. Nov. 29 - 1874 Dear Mamma, This afternoon was devoted to sleep, and this evening to visiting, so that I have only a few moments before retiring in which to pen this epistle to you, dear. Two of our old Classmates who left before this last year are here spending Sunday, and as I knew them pretty well I have had to be with them some. Then Katie Burch [spec Feb 71-72], from Nashville is here today visiting and we made her a little visit tonight. She used to know Annie Dewy, Jodie and Tex...
Show moreVassar. Nov. 29 - 1874 Dear Mamma, This afternoon was devoted to sleep, and this evening to visiting, so that I have only a few moments before retiring in which to pen this epistle to you, dear. Two of our old Classmates who left before this last year are here spending Sunday, and as I knew them pretty well I have had to be with them some. Then Katie Burch [spec Feb 71-72], from Nashville is here today visiting and we made her a little visit tonight. She used to know Annie Dewy, Jodie and Tex. Goodrich when they were in Nashville. You ask who are in my parlor. I thought I had mentioned before. My roommate is Emma Clark, a very clever but quiet girl, her brother is one of the Editors of the "Springfield Republican". Then Cliffie Loverin and Bird Bell room together and Kate Lyman a niece of our former Lady Principal Is the remaining member of the charming parlor 59 - You remember I have never been at all fond of Clifford, and I am sorry to say that I am still less so the more I know her. Her temper is not better than her mothers, and she is altogether not a pleasant or easy person to get along with. Thanksgiving with us passed off very pleasantly and much as usual. One new thing was that toasts were offered at the Dinner table - Prof. Orton toasted our Class as the "Flower of the College" - Was not that a compliment? and it is the first time anything of thesort has been done here. Of course then the Prex. and Professors and Miss Terry had also to be toasted - But I would rather have been at home - It seems as if I would be perfectly happy to be at home this Christmas, what do you think of my taking a flying trip there - The bell warns me that I must close, Affectionately Julie -
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 31, 1872
Text: Troy, N.Y. Dec. 31. 1872 My dear Mamma, For the last time I now write '72 at the heading of my letter. It seems sad to have the old year pass away, yet I cannot bemoan its departure since it brings the time of my return home nearer. As can be seen by the beginning of my letter I am In Troy. Reached here yester- day at half past three, that is, the depot, for I did net arrive at this highpoint on |? | Ida for quite a while after. The horse cars run to here, andin these we rode. Troy, of...
Show moreTroy, N.Y. Dec. 31. 1872 My dear Mamma, For the last time I now write '72 at the heading of my letter. It seems sad to have the old year pass away, yet I cannot bemoan its departure since it brings the time of my return home nearer. As can be seen by the beginning of my letter I am In Troy. Reached here yester- day at half past three, that is, the depot, for I did net arrive at this highpoint on |? | Ida for quite a while after. The horse cars run to here, andin these we rode. Troy, of course, is not wearing its best garments this very cold winter. To see its beauties I suppose I should come In the spring or summer. As it is, I can perceive that Mr. Whitman's place might be very lovely under different circumstances. I find Mr. Whitman and Ida very pleasant. Yet I am very sorry that It Is their decision to go to Westfield for the rest of the week. Indeed If I had known this fact before having accepted their Invitation, I should not have done so. I agreed to visit the Troy Whitmans, not those of Westfield. But the old gentleman'sbirthday is the second of this month and they wish to attend the birthday dinner. I suppose we will remain until Saturday and then go direct to Po'keepsie, I know you will wish me to call upon Mrs. Willard of Troy and I would much enjoy doing so but, under the circumstances, it will not be possible. Today it has scarcely for a moment ceased snowing, and tomorrow. If it is pleasant enough, it is the Intention of the family to start for Westfield. Jennie Ladd went downto Brooklyn yesterday. She started Just before my train did, so that I saw her safely upon the ear. Tell Carrie for me that she is an exceedingly wicked girl. It is nearly three weeks since I have received a word from her, and I have been besieging her with letters all this time. I am afraid If I do not hear from her soon I shall become spiteful and overlook her on my list of corres- pondents, But that is not a right thing to say on this last day of the year when I ought to be formingnew resolutions to be Immediately broken. Oh so lovingly Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 29, 1874
Text: J.M. Pease 29 May 74 4 June My dear Mamma, Your splendid long letter with one from from Carrie was received a day or so ago with the greatest joy. It was a surprise to have two from you in one week, and one which I wish would happen often. Just now our minds are so full of the party given the [?] that I can scarcely write of anything else. Yesterday we had supper at five o'clock and left here in time to reach the ward before seven. THe boat, the May Powell, the greatest o the river...
Show moreJ.M. Pease 29 May 74 4 June My dear Mamma, Your splendid long letter with one from from Carrie was received a day or so ago with the greatest joy. It was a surprise to have two from you in one week, and one which I wish would happen often. Just now our minds are so full of the party given the [?] that I can scarcely write of anything else. Yesterday we had supper at five o'clock and left here in time to reach the ward before seven. THe boat, the May Powell, the greatest o the river hasjust put on its new spring apparel of fresh paint [?], and we were the first to use it in this condition. THe weather was perfect , not a cloud in the sky the whole day, and the moon was nearly full. Pres. Raymond remarked that "the weather found not have been better if made to order." THen everyone went with the intention of enjoying herself to the utmost, as I think each did. President R. went with us as far as West Point where we put him off and then returned. Miss Lucy was amiable, and did [?] or say anything to ruin our pleasure, which is [?] with her. All our Professorswent except Profs. Frauan and Ritter, who were unfortunately not able to go. Over a hundred in all we were, just enough to make the boat seem cheerful without being crowded. Music and a [?] filled up the spaces between scenery gazing. Altogether the Junior class feels quite content with itself, and its undertaking. Compliments were received upon it from all sides. It is really quite a favorite with the teachers it is called smart, good, original, everything but handsome. We are indeed a homely set. Like well brought up children we returned on good reason at eleven o'clock arriving at the College.[?] one says the only fault to be found was its shortness which in indeed a good one. I am much disappoint to find that you and Carrie are coming on so late in July for I fear you will add the days at the end of the summer where I shall not be with you. Our geology supplies Prof. Uston says it will cost us less than twenty dollars, do you think that will be too much? There are always so many little things which take off money and next year expenses are quite larger. The Professors have kindly excused us from reciting this morning, so we have only to go to classes and they will lecture. It is well as I am exceedingly sleepy and would not study much. Lovingly, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 15, 1871
Text: Feb. 19* 1871 * 2 Dear Carrie, Your nice long letter came today, and made me very happy. Can't you keep a sort of Journal of what you do each day, and send it to me once or twice 4*, week? I wish I had been at home to attend the supper for the benefit of St. David's church. But I suppose I would have been a wall- flower the same as EUen Graham. Was Long Shanks there? If so, I don't see how you could have been one. Do you like that Hew York merchant, Mr. Davenport? In one of...
Show moreFeb. 19* 1871 * 2 Dear Carrie, Your nice long letter came today, and made me very happy. Can't you keep a sort of Journal of what you do each day, and send it to me once or twice 4*, week? I wish I had been at home to attend the supper for the benefit of St. David's church. But I suppose I would have been a wall- flower the same as EUen Graham. Was Long Shanks there? If so, I don't see how you could have been one. Do you like that Hew York merchant, Mr. Davenport? In one of Mamma's letters she mentioned that he had stayedall night at Wood-Lawn. You ought to have made yourself agreable enough to have engaged him as escort to one of the numerous hops which are given by the members of St. David's. Have I ever written you that the "Tower of Babel" has left College? Her health had been very poor for some time, and so when her father came to see her, he thought it would be best to take her away. His coming hap* pened very opportunely, for that very morning Annie had received a severe scolding from Miss Morse and had been told by her that her reputation end occasion character and standing, fee, fcc, in the CoUege were gone. TheAfor all this was that shehad slept with me the previous night. It is a rule that no stu- dent shall sleep out of her own room without permission, but during the cold weather many whose rooms were cold, were going into warm ones. It was during that time and as Annie's room was about as bad as outdoors, we thought there was no harm In her staying with me. We talked until quite late and "Pussy" Morse, who Is always prying about, found us out. She, however, said nothing to me upon the subject. Fape's and mamma's letters have just reached me. It seems such an effort for them to write to me, that X do not expect to hear from them very often. Mamma says that youare writing to me very often during the week, she either thinks that you are doing so when you are eagaged in some other manner, or else you do not send them when written. I wish you would send whatever you may chance to write. It makes ao difference to me whether it is written well In all: it is from home and from my dear sister Carrie, and that is sufficient for me. Besides when 1 have time, If there are any mistakes I can amuse myself correcting them; that is, If I can. Our Rhetoric teacher gives us sentences to correct and I had rather correct yours, if wrong, than any she may give us. As yet I can only managecapitals and commas aad those not thoroughly, so do not be horrified, If you find my letters well besprinkled with these articles, for as I do not know where to put any other maths* I put these, as there must be something. {Tulia M. Pease, '79,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 14, 1873
Text: Vassar. Dec. 14. 1873 My dear Sister, You cannot imagine, I am sure, how much I have missed your letter this week, or you would most certainly have written. Every mail I would turn away so much disappointed, with only hall the will to study which would have been mine if your letter had come. Papa and Mamma's letters, too, have not boon received, but that it is probably owing to the carelessness of Po'keepsie postmasters, and the letters will very likely come tomorrow. It Is a very...
Show moreVassar. Dec. 14. 1873 My dear Sister, You cannot imagine, I am sure, how much I have missed your letter this week, or you would most certainly have written. Every mail I would turn away so much disappointed, with only hall the will to study which would have been mine if your letter had come. Papa and Mamma's letters, too, have not boon received, but that it is probably owing to the carelessness of Po'keepsie postmasters, and the letters will very likely come tomorrow. It Is a very good thing that vacation is so near at hand. Quantities of girls are sick,both on account of the warm damp weather we have been having for some time, and also because they are nearly used up with study. Several have already gone home, and some go tomorrow. The vacation is so long, nearly three weeks, that they will all have time to become thoroughly recruited. Fannie Buffington, is feeling quite badly today, as well as for several days past, but I think she will be all right as soon as we get started. We leave here at a little after one o'clock Thursday, meeting her two brothers in Philadelphia. Josie, her brother from Trinity College gets away a day sooner than we, and her little brother Orr Is now In Phil. Carrie Norton went home several days ago, feelingquite badly; she expects to return after Christmas. So many Seniors are about used up just at this time; and I think Prof. Backus is at the bottom of hall the trouble. The reading essays in Chapel Is his doings, and that makes the girls sick. There Is a little Freshman here who Is very well acquainted with Jenny Potter, whom you have often heard of through the Swensons. This girl, Miss Hodges tells me that Jenny and her mother left Brooklyn last week for Austin, Intending to spend the winter there. By this time they have probably reached Austin, and if you have not already done so, I wish you would call on them. Jenny Is very nice, and I don't doubt you will like her.I have no fears about her liking you, little sister, and It will be pleasant for you to have her stay with you some, to ride etc. I presume Johan will pay her some attention; he has always spoken so highly of her, and Is naturally so fond of all new damsels. Did I ever write you that a sister of Katie Burch was here this year ? Mamie Burch in a preparatory and a very dear little thing. One day we were speaking of Annie Dewy, whom she thinks almost the perfection of a girl, agreeing with you, you see. Annie, it seems, was very popular indeed, yet had one rival for valedictorian honors, and Katie did muchto gain the honor for her. Mamie was a little thing then, and of course must look up greatly to Annie who was a Senior. By the way, it is very amusing, the way in which my parlor-mates talk to me as a Junior. It Is really laughable, for a Junior after all Is not worth much more than a Prep, It is only the difference of a few years more or less of residence at the Colleges for it is amazing how little we Juniors know. As Seniors, I fear we will be perfect "know-nothings." Oh, the luxury and the bliss of a single room! I am continually more and more pleased with mine, although it is dark and cold and notvery inviting looking. But to think that even such a comer is your own to have and to hold for a year is perfect happiness. I was the happy (or unhappy) possessor of a seat at the German table for four weeks. For a week I was beside Frauleln Kapp and had the pleasure of understanding very little that she said, and of expressing myself In the worst possible German. There I was beside Post. Swift, who besieged me with questions, in order to make me talk, and then with corrections. It was from me, "Bitte, dem Zucker." Post Swift, "den Zucker." From me, "Danke Frauleln," Post. "Fraulein," and so on to the end of the chapter. Of course it was very good for me, but so is also the pill to the patient. — nevertheless its bitterness is the same. Now we are away from that table, and form a nice little Junior table of ours now. Bertha Keller has the head of the table and I am at her left. One Sophomore mars the perfect symmetry of our Junior circle, but as she Is very, very pleasant, we do not consider It a disagreeable interruption. Friday night Mr. Proctor gave his second lecture. This one was more Interesting than his lasts was about the stars and beautifully illustrated by stereoptican views. Much to my surprise I received the lecture from Mr. Hopkins some days ago. Please thank him for sending It, when you see him. I do not feel myself capable of writing him a letter of thanks. Neither do I feel myself capable of in any way criticising it. It did seem to me that it was very well written, but I can not see exactly what he is aiming at. I can't see how any man who Is as Mr. Hopkins says of himself, "neither mathematician or astronomer," can take upon himself to refute Newton's Laws. Here, ought I to have written several letters tonight, and this Is all I have accomplished. The bell will ring In a few minutes, so with heaps of Love, Your Loving sister - Please tell me whenever anything I send you reaches you.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 8, 1872
Text: Dec. 8, 1872 My dear Mamma, We went down this morning, as usual to Bible Class, but found no Professor awaiting us, so after vainly waiting for him ten minutes we bolted. Not particularly sorry were we, as Prof. Orton is not very entertaining himself, and so expects us to talk and study the lesson. This latter we think ought not to be expected of us, having reached our sopho- more year. Philalethean night has comeand gone; everything passing off in much the same manner as usual. There were...
Show moreDec. 8, 1872 My dear Mamma, We went down this morning, as usual to Bible Class, but found no Professor awaiting us, so after vainly waiting for him ten minutes we bolted. Not particularly sorry were we, as Prof. Orton is not very entertaining himself, and so expects us to talk and study the lesson. This latter we think ought not to be expected of us, having reached our sopho- more year. Philalethean night has comeand gone; everything passing off in much the same manner as usual. There were fewer guests present, and the Dining Hall being being this year they were better accomodated. The exercises in Chapel were even better than usual. The long, prosy poem was omitted and a debate on the question, is conquest dependent upon climatic influence was substituted. Everyone looked her best, and did her utmost to enjoy the evening and I think everyone succeeded. Corridor, Chapel and Dining Hall were prettily decorated with evergreens, nine hundred yards having been twined by the members of the Society. I must notomit to mention that Delta had the largest and best share in the work of the evening. Four of the eight who took part were from Chapter D. Mrs. Williams was here with Cliffie. She told me that she had written to "dear George" about our rencounter in New York, and how pleased she had been to see again Gov. Pease whom she had not met since she became Mrs. Loverin, etc. etc. and "dear George" had written her such a beautiful letter about it; About what I did not exactly understand but it made no difference. She desired me not to forget to say that she wished to be remembered to you all. It would he a great favor.to her if I would only come in and visit her, if only for a day, she says, and much more In the same strain. You seem still fearful about my health. I hoped before to have allayed your fears, for I have been perfectly well so far with the excep- tion of a very bad cold which kept me in the Infirmary only one day. That Is now much better. Neuralgia has not troubled me in the least. I think I wrote Papa that I Miss Terry had given me a room on the next lower floor. I have not moved yet, and perhaps will not until the holidays. With love to every body, I am your loving daughter.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 27, 1875
Text: Feb. 27. '75- Dear Sister, As I have made this a day of pleasure to myself, by doing just what I wanted and leaving essay and lessons to take care of them- selves, I think I will finish it as suits myself, by writing to you. Have done nothing but practice and draw all day, but this has been recreation for me. Of study itself you know I am not over fond. So far our labor has not been very great. Dr. Webster has been too busy to meet her Physiology class, and our half studies have not...
Show moreFeb. 27. '75- Dear Sister, As I have made this a day of pleasure to myself, by doing just what I wanted and leaving essay and lessons to take care of them- selves, I think I will finish it as suits myself, by writing to you. Have done nothing but practice and draw all day, but this has been recreation for me. Of study itself you know I am not over fond. So far our labor has not been very great. Dr. Webster has been too busy to meet her Physiology class, and our half studies have not begun in earnest yet. The reception on Washington's Birthday is over, though opinions are divided as to its success. At any rate most of the "big bugs" failed to come, sending word at the last moment that they could not fulfil their engagement - Peter Cooper, James Freeman Clark, Chancellor Pruyn were among the distinguished men present, Miss Alcott, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Packer among the women- Some speecheswere made after supper but they were prosy, and bore little upon the subject of higher education or anything else. The Seniors and Juniors were invited, and come of us who were ushers had the pleasure of speaking with the fine people - The guest with whom I was much of the evening was Dr. Crane, a Baptist clergyman from Hartford. He is married but young having been a classmate of Prof. Backus very lively and entertaining. The week has been a decidedly broken one, Monday and Thursday being both holidays, the latter the day of Prayer for Colleges- Our sermon then was preached by Dr. Cuyler of Brooklyn, a most enthusiastic speaker. He puts his whole soul into his sermon, and if somewhat peculiar in man- ner and gesture, yet earnest enough to have these idiosyncrasies overlooked. Mrs. Wooltson lectured here one morning during her visit, on dress reform - Most of her ideas we all agreed to, and many hastened to purchase patterns which she brought of undergarments. Unfortunately I was too late to becomea purchaser, but next summer I hope to be, and you too I think will be likewise - I fear you will need your trimmings before I can get them for you. Had made my plans to go today, but all day the snow has been falling heavily, thus putting an end to my hopes- Old Probs. , should have some regard to our feelings on Saturday- The invitation inclosed by Mamma was received I would have enjoyed going, provided - I was not a wall flower - said plant I anticipate being all the time upon my return-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 30, 1873
Text: Vassar, Nov. 30, 1873. My dear Papa and Mamma, Imagine my delight last night at receiving your letters. Instead of having to wait until Monday as Is usually the case. Only five days this letter was In coming, showing that it is more carelessness In Po'keepsie delivery that prevents their reaching the College always in that time. Indeed, fine as was our Thanksgiving dinner I did not enjoy it half so much as I would a plain beefsteak in our home dining room, surrounded by pleasant home...
Show moreVassar, Nov. 30, 1873. My dear Papa and Mamma, Imagine my delight last night at receiving your letters. Instead of having to wait until Monday as Is usually the case. Only five days this letter was In coming, showing that it is more carelessness In Po'keepsie delivery that prevents their reaching the College always in that time. Indeed, fine as was our Thanksgiving dinner I did not enjoy it half so much as I would a plain beefsteak in our home dining room, surrounded by pleasant home faces. Nothing here, this year has seemed so nice as usual, I suppose because there is such a fresh impression of all that pertains to home in my mind. So you are all complaining of the cold, and bringing in plants when there are still leaves on the trees and green figs growing! What inconsistency! And what is Thanksgiving without snow on the ground, surely you envy us our delightful skating and sleighing, (the latter of which we Vassarites enjoy so much,) Did you really not manage to have anyone to dinner but little Mr. Stewart, and how did he manage with his knife and fork? He has such fear and trembling atgoing to any "eating" party, and Carrie and I could never persuade him to join as in disposing of her nice cake. By the way, the nuts were received in a perfectly sound condition. I am very much obliged for them, and wonder at the Ingenuity of the person who picked them out in such large pieces. Your plants must now make the dining room put on a very blooming appearance, at the same time causing yea Infinite trouble and anxiety. The few little bulbs, which I shall send you as soon as I can find a small box to fit them, will look exceedingly insignificant beside yourtropical oleanders and cactus. All the plants In our room were frozen a few nights since, although we took them down from the window sill and dressed them in warm gowns of paper. However, I am the Jonah, bringing ill-luck to whatever I touch, for no other flowers in the corridor were injured. What are the prospects at present for the election? Cliffie Loverin lent me a Galveston paper the other day which seemed to think Mr. Coke has a good chance to fill the next gubernatorial chair. I think tomorrow is the election, (perhaps I am mistaken,) and so shall watch the vigilantly for news. Goodnight, dear peoples, Lovingly 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: February 6, 1872
Text: Vassar College Feb, 6 1872 My dear Carrie, Your letter came this noon, much to my joy. I have counted up the days and find that there is time for my letter to reach you if you remain in Galveston until the beginning of Lent. Year letter was six days coming but I think five days is the usual time. If I had known you were there now I would have written to you last Saturday or Sunday. I am sorry you are a bit homesick, but it always will be so with us when we are away from ourmuch loved home and...
Show moreVassar College Feb, 6 1872 My dear Carrie, Your letter came this noon, much to my joy. I have counted up the days and find that there is time for my letter to reach you if you remain in Galveston until the beginning of Lent. Year letter was six days coming but I think five days is the usual time. If I had known you were there now I would have written to you last Saturday or Sunday. I am sorry you are a bit homesick, but it always will be so with us when we are away from ourmuch loved home and from Papa and Mamma. What kind of a house is the Chubbs and Is it as fine as we had been led to suppose from Mrs. Chubbs conversation? And is the house far in the country? I am awfully curious in regard to everything, so pray forgive my questions. Have you seen any of the Harris family? If C.C. Allen is in Galveston I suppose he will fulfill with you the promise he made me of riding on the beach. Whether he does or not you will any- way enjoy that surpassingly fine beach, the glory and pride of Galveston- ians. I wish I were with you. Last night a party fromhere went sleighriding. They made up for the lack of snow by an unusual amount of merriment, and they say that there never was a jollier party. Dr. Avery and Prof. Van Ingen were among them and they are sometimes the gayest of the gay. The Sophs and our class were intending to go sleighing this week but as there is scarcely a particle of snow on the roads, I think we shall have to give it up. Just think, our next essay is to be "an excellent original story or an excellent original poem." I never in my life made a rhyme, so of course the poem is out of the question, and a story seems scarcely in my power. Don't you think of anyincident from which I can weave a very poor story for it would be utterly impossible for me to make an excellent one. Our essays are few and far between and the subjects are not very difficult, but you know that composing has always been my great trouble. Last week our class elected its officers for the rest of the year. Mary Taylor who I wrote you was a cousin of Ida Whitman, is still Presi- dent. The other officers are very good but there is no use in naming them. A Miss Burns is our poet. She is peculiar looking but I think must be a grand daughter of RobertBurns? and has inherited his poetic talent as she is said to be quite a rhymer. She formerly went to the H.F.S. and when there was said to be the smartest girl in school. My roommate is now singing "The day is cold and dark and dreary. It rains and the wind Is never weary." In a most musical voice, to the tune the "Old cow died on," and is trying her best to complete the homesick feeling which the day has been bringing on us all. But I smell so sweet a smell, which tells me that we are going to have warm cake for supper, that nothing will make me homesick. You who live upon cake and other delicacies would be amazed at our happy looks when we have even warm gingerbread. Have you heard of the Vassar griddle which is ten feet long and 3 wide? and together with the two old ones requires seventeen per sons to attend them. Oh. The smell increases in savoryness and I fear it must come from the Professors house. One young lady wrote such a nice place upon the coming of the Japanese princesses. Soon I will send it you, if it is not to be published in the "Vassar Miscellany." Farewell for the present, and excuse this miserable letter. It is written with love as a prompter. Your dear sister Julia. Julla M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 17, 1872
Text: Vassar College, Nov. 18, 1871. My dear Mamma, Your letter and Papas reached me this morning and now before dinner 1 will answer it. On account of laainess and nothing else I failed to write last Sunday. I am very sorry that your face is troubling you so much, and hope the swelling will not terminate In a boll. Last summer when I went to Poquenock* Aunt Juliet's nose presented a peculiar appear- ance* but I, fearing to ask questions about it* did not laam for several day* that she was...
Show moreVassar College, Nov. 18, 1871. My dear Mamma, Your letter and Papas reached me this morning and now before dinner 1 will answer it. On account of laainess and nothing else I failed to write last Sunday. I am very sorry that your face is troubling you so much, and hope the swelling will not terminate In a boll. Last summer when I went to Poquenock* Aunt Juliet's nose presented a peculiar appear- ance* but I, fearing to ask questions about it* did not laam for several day* that she was having a boil on it. Almost all summer she was pre- vented iaom going out much by this boil and went about continually with a plaster ou it. It is to be hoped she has not transferred it to you. For a few days the weather here was almost as warm as it is at home, but it is again very cold. However we are not much troubled by it. Our parlor is on the South side of the building and has the sun most of the day and when we go outdoors, we have enough wrappings to keep us warm. I have not suffered from cold atall since we can keep our rooms com- fortable at night. I uc hope Capt. Roberts and Nannie will come to the College, for it is always pleasant to see people from home* Mr. Swan I have heard a good deal ol since the holidays. He seems to be as fond of dancing as his nephew. During the vacation Dr. Avery gave the girls who remained here a patty, which Mr. Swan attended and enjoyed so much that he gave the girls one a few nights after. He is said to be very lively indeed. What will become of the Town's mansion when ell the family leave. Surelyno one will rent the house, when It is so far from town. W 111 you and Papa accompany Carrie to Galveston? And will she visit there long? I have aot had a letter from her for some time but suppose she Is busy aad cannot find time. I don't know whether X have ever writtea you -bat Carrie Norton Is here this year. She expects to stay until she graduates, which will be only two years more as she is sophmore now. fcCrs* Whitman has invited me to spend the April vacation la Westfield, but X think I shall remain here. With much love to all X am yourloving Julie. «Julia M. Pease, '75,
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