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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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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 1, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Jan. 19, 1872. (1873) My dear Carrie, The other girls in the parlor are dressing for Chapel, but I am ahead of them having made one toilette suffice for the day. An unaccount- able (?) fit of laziness seised me this morning, for which reason, I (to use a Vassarism) cut breakfast, silent time, and Bible Class. Do you greatly object to slang In your letters received? I knew Papa and Mamma do and I try to use very little In writing, but sometimes a slangword is the best one for...
Show moreVassar College. Jan. 19, 1872. (1873) My dear Carrie, The other girls in the parlor are dressing for Chapel, but I am ahead of them having made one toilette suffice for the day. An unaccount- able (?) fit of laziness seised me this morning, for which reason, I (to use a Vassarism) cut breakfast, silent time, and Bible Class. Do you greatly object to slang In your letters received? I knew Papa and Mamma do and I try to use very little In writing, but sometimes a slangword is the best one for expressing an Idea. Carrie Norton once. In a letter to her mother, used the word "smash" In the Vassar sense. Her mother, poor woman, was so much astonished and horrified that I believe she had serious thoughts of taking the poor girl from such contaminating influence. You may be sure, Carrie has never since dared to write In any but the most proper manner. How do you wear your hair now-a-days ? The girls here think that the nearer the crown of the head the hair can be put the better it is. Mine causes me some trouble, but it Is growing fast and will soon be long enough to make a coil without any additional help frommy switch. Those old fashioned high back combs are all the rage just now. Hasn't Mamma one she used to wear? Just put that on, and you will be exactly a la mode- Friday night Deltans were amused by the reading of "She Stoops to Conquer." Among the number of readers, your devoted sister was one. Hastings was the character assigned me. Delta has been exceedingly considerate towards me, giving me only readings to do. If she only will not give me anything to write, I shall not care what I do. Last night our Sophmore class gave its dramatic entertainment. The faculty have recently made it a rule that each class and each societycan give but one dramatic affair each semester. This was done because they thought we spent entirely too much time upon arranging costumes and learning parts. But they have made a mistake, more time is spent upon the one, now, than used to be upon all for the plays must needs be much finer. To ours, last night, each parson was allowed to invite two. Of course all classes were represented, and to our credit be it said, that every one who went enjoyed herself. Fannie Buffington had one of the principal parts, which she took admirably. The play, Caste, was not a very good one, but yet was quite amusing— I am dreadfully hungry andwish it ware home fare which I shall get at dinner time. Do manage, Carrie, to write me at least once a weak, can't you? The other day I received a letter from Sarah Pease. She desired her love sent you and hoped soon to hear from you. She has been so long answering my letter than you- I shall not trouble myself to write to her very soon. With love to all "enquiring friends" your little sister Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 28, 1875
Text: Vassar March 28. 1875 My dear Cousin [Julia Edith Moor] This Is a glorious Easter day, and I have been anxious to go to Church, or out walking, but unfortunately I do not feel very strong and have been compelled to remain In my room - So between reading and dosing I shall amuse myself answering your letter, which was received with pleasure a few days since - Really the spring weather has affected me, for I am very lazy or tired - I can't exactly tell which.I dislike to confess the former...
Show moreVassar March 28. 1875 My dear Cousin [Julia Edith Moor] This Is a glorious Easter day, and I have been anxious to go to Church, or out walking, but unfortunately I do not feel very strong and have been compelled to remain In my room - So between reading and dosing I shall amuse myself answering your letter, which was received with pleasure a few days since - Really the spring weather has affected me, for I am very lazy or tired - I can't exactly tell which.I dislike to confess the former, and I won't think the latter, as it might be a slur on Vassar - Our holidays began last Tuesday, Just in time for all of us, who need rest after the long cold winter. Quite a number of girls are staying, and two or three of my Class- mates whom I know well so that the time passes pleasantly with us together. Yesterday afternoon we found that the Marionettes puppet show was to be in the city, and as anything in the shape of entertainment is gladly seised upon here, several of us decidedto go and see them - We took some of the Professors children with us, and had a Jolly time. I suppose you have seen the puppets, but it was a new experience to me, and I was almost as thoroughly amused as the children, who went into ecstasies- The "Babes in Wood" was particularly ludicrous. You ask of Carrie's wedding and presents. The wedding was very quiet, only about thirty being present, and the whole affair and my visit passed so quickly that it seems now like a dream. I find myself frequentlyon the point of directing her letter to Carrie Pease - Her presents were not very numerous - In silver she had sugar bowl, creamer, molasses jug, butter plate, a pretty cake basket and card receiver. I think that was about the extent. I hope Carrie will come on this summer with Papa and Mamma, and think that she will. Shall you go to Poquonok early? I think we will go there Immediately after Commencement and wish you could be there at the same time. Of course you have as yet no arrangements for next winter, but I wish very much that youwould spend part of it at least with me - Carrie hopes to go to housekeeping then and I should love dearly to have you with me. Do think about it - Think I had better go now and dress for tea, as I have been sitting so far in my wrapper - Please write me whenever you can. Remember me to your father, and accept loads of love yourself from your aff- Cousin J-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 25, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of...
Show moreVassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of coming to Vassar. although she still thinks of trying to enter- Bird Bell expects to go to Europe in June with a party who will remain a year. Nannie M. also thinks of going if her uncles will give their consent - It seems to be a very good opportunity for improvement, as the lady in charge, having been over before, has made all plans with that in view- Founder's Day comes on Thursday, and will pass much as usual. The speaker for the evening is Mr. Russell, vice President of Cornell. The Concert which will take place that afternoon at which time you may imagine me in a state of excitement. The programmes I send to you in advance. The pieces areboth very short one being that little thing you liked when I played it last Christmas. Clifford's piece Is quite difficult and very pretty. I have not as yet decided upon my dress. Send a sample of what Is called pine-apple muslin for your and Mamma's approval. It Is said to be very long enduring and will wash. Price about $1.50 per yd. My Idea, If you all approve, would be to get enough for a waist and overskirt to be made over my old blue silk skirt It waist. It Is so hard to tell what will be serviceable afterwards, and you know better than I what Is at home, and soshould tell me - This [could] also be worn over [w—] for evening, end it [] as if it would be useful. If the black lace is not already aent, you need not send it, as I have about given up the idea of using it - What is Papa having another well dug for? Is there not water enough on the place? Do not let Mamma worry about me, I am not working hard and am in no danger of breaking down. She will not find me either thin or puny. Hoping that you all keep well. Yours — Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 24, 1871
Text: day or two if 2 could. Since school commenced alter our short vacation, I have had scarcely a moment for anything but study. I think it takes me longer than it used to In Hartford to learn my lessons (there is a violation of clearness which would much disturb Miss Clark.) Tomorrow Prof. Van Xogen takes his drawing aad painting classes out sketching. He has selected a spot lor us near the lake, and we ought to make a pretty sketch. I fear I shall da but poorly, as I have never attempted evea a...
Show moreday or two if 2 could. Since school commenced alter our short vacation, I have had scarcely a moment for anything but study. I think it takes me longer than it used to In Hartford to learn my lessons (there is a violation of clearness which would much disturb Miss Clark.) Tomorrow Prof. Van Xogen takes his drawing aad painting classes out sketching. He has selected a spot lor us near the lake, and we ought to make a pretty sketch. I fear I shall da but poorly, as I have never attempted evea a tree or bush from nature. Whea the time came to joia the Floral Society, I weat down pre* pared to become aa honorary member. I thought I would not have time to take care of a flower bed aad If I became an hon. member I would have no work to do and would have a bouquet of cat flowers brought to my room each week. However, alter hearlag the Coastitutloa read I decided to juia the Society as a working member. So I paid my lilty ceats aad have a bed ol my own. Our bods are not yet ready to work la and so we work lor the society. We are required to work only illteen minutes each day. jb/^i That Is the amount of exercise I would have to take by walking and X enjoy the exercise much more working in the garden. X hope Papa will come North this summer. Mamma says that he Is not very well andlor his health ought to take the trip. X wish you could persuade him to come on. i n t. ■ ' • . 1 t ■ 1 • , M X want to see him so much. W e are beginning to need a Latin Grammar and I do not want to get one 11 I can get along without one, because we have one at home. Can you not send it by mail? It is bid and would not be a very great loss 11 it did not come sslely, and perhaps it can reach me. fit so it would be a saving ol a dollar It a hall, and I have so many books to buy. I cannot write any more at present. With love Julie. (Julia M. Pease, >75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 3, 1873
Text: January— (Jan. 3, 1873) Dear Papa, On this the third of January All Wood. Lawn, I suppose, Is very merry For Is it not the day on which its master Sixty one years ago was born! Faster And faster fly the years, and I can scarcely Realise that my dear father is really Almost an old man. Merry and glad May you be on this birthday. Never sad Through the year which is now beginnings— This is a part of my birthday greeting-- A costly present I cannot send you, Book, or slipper of gorgeous hue...
Show moreJanuary— (Jan. 3, 1873) Dear Papa, On this the third of January All Wood. Lawn, I suppose, Is very merry For Is it not the day on which its master Sixty one years ago was born! Faster And faster fly the years, and I can scarcely Realise that my dear father is really Almost an old man. Merry and glad May you be on this birthday. Never sad Through the year which is now beginnings— This is a part of my birthday greeting-- A costly present I cannot send you, Book, or slipper of gorgeous hue,Instead, my love, which is not at all better, And this poor loving letter. Sixty years and one have o'er your head Passed with light and kindly tread. Leaving behind but few gray hairs- Many Joys, seme sorrows and cares It hath been your lot to receive, But through all, we truly believe, With tranquil heart and peaceful mind You have passed. Hat behind In whatsoever man should do To prove himself faithful, Just and true. We would that Father Time might fling away His scythe and hourglass) so that, as 'twere a day, Might pass the months and years untold— So would you then be never old. May every blessing which a year can bring Be yours. May all the hours for you ring Out sweet Joy and comfort, rest and cheer— Such is the wish of your daughter dear— 3rd Jan. 1873 Julie M. Pease
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 24, 1873
Text: <p>Vassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not...
Show more<p>Vassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not that I do not like Literature in itself, but I never can muster up enough courage to recite in class, and essays—but nothing need be said in that</p> point. Your letter this week reached me the same day with my other home letter. Owing to some mistake in the mails it came up in the evening with a mail which never comes from the South. Isn't immediately to Po'keepsie for the copies of "Undine" thinking possibly some stationery might have them, but found there were none in town, so now I have ordered them from New York city. Monday I think they will make their appearance, so In less than two weeks from this time you can get them. All next semester we translate from the Reader, but in the Junior year we shall read Schiller's Wallenstetn. By thattime, perhaps, you will be ready for "Faust." Snow, snow, snow At morn, at noon and night Jan. 24, 1873 - 2 And oh how it filleth one's Soul with woe To view the pitiless sight J (A new version of Hood!) But really it seems as If it would never cease to snow. When I was little I could not realize that an avalanche of snow was such a terrible thing as travellers aad books made eat, but new, since seeing so much of it, I can understand all its turns. It is a wander to me that more persons are net killed by the snow slides from roofs of buildings, especially in cities. Even here, we are started many times a day by terrific crashing noises, whichtell us that the roof Is freeing itself of its heavy lead The slide even shakes the side of the house. Anna Dickenson Is going to lecture In Po'keepsie next Friday night. I hope to hear her, for I am very desirous to hear a woman lecture, never having done so. I only wish you could be here then, for your tastes are In the woman's rights' line. You ask my opinion in regard to the disposing of your hoarded money. I cannot advise you, but would you not prefer to get something more especially for year self ? I knew you have always had a desire for a billiard table, and Indeed it would be charming to have one, but I am not sure that yea would be satisfied with this.Yet is is very glee. One of Clove's friends owned one, which he used to bring down to Aunt's. Then he, Will and Clave would spend hours playing. It consists of pegs, which can be fastened to any extension table, and cord which is wound around them, forming the railing to prevent the balls from rolling off. Of course, then, there can be no pockets, but ladles are not often very successful in using them. The balls, and cues are like these of other sets, and the counters are somewhat like those of Msique. I think it would be a good plan to send for more particulars. And so Mrs. Ward has turned up again. I am glad she survived the old Col. and hope she mayfind a little property left. Tell me all you hear about the family please. Seems to me, there are quantities of nice young men, strangers, in Austin. I only hope they will net all have "vamoosed" before next summer. In a note from Mr. Swenson, written last fall but net received till a few days since, he invited me to come sometime and see them. So I hope they have at last forgiven me. But I much doubt If Mrs. Swenson has: it makes one feel rather uncomfortable to think that somebody believes you have done very wrong, don't you find It so? Here endeth this epistle—(I do set mean to be sacrellgious.) Lovingly, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 10, 1872
Text: Vassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we...
Show moreVassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we usually have to listen to sermons mare than an hour long. Today I was just preparing to get sleepy when Mr. Gilbert stopped. This last weak has been a fearfully cold one. The Art Gallery was so icy cold that we could not paint at all. It has been like one of our northers, only of course much worse. The wind whistled all round the house and found its way into every crack and crevice. All the windows and even the blinds were closed but yet the corridors were bitterly cold. In many of the rooms ice formed an eighth of an inch and even thicker. Our room was very warm all the time and was a refuge for many of the girls who had to leave their rooms on account of the cold. It is warm again andtoday has been so rainy and sloppy that we were excused from outdoor exercise. Such a day as this, is not very conducive to cheerfulness, and I think almost everybody has been somewhat blue or homesick. I have not suffered from the latter maladie much since Christmas, perhaps because I have not had time to mope. Our little oasis in the barren time from January to April has been a lecture from Wendell Philips. He lectured here last Friday night and, as he always does, delighted everyone who heard him. The subject was "The Lost Arts," a lecture he has been giving for thirty years, he says. He looks very little elder than when we heard him before, and I presume If you had heard him again yourold time wish to be in his wife's place and sit at his feet and learn wisdom of him would have been renewed. His wife does not seem to appreciate her good fortune, however. Tonight Mollie Hill and I have been to call on Cliffie Leverin (Clifford Loverin, '75.) She is really a fine looking girl, and talks well, seems quite gifted but is rather flighty. Very many do not like her, and I think I do not care to know her very intimately. It seems Bettie Paschal came North with Miss Loverin last summer. Cliffie is something after the style of Bettie. The twenty minute bell has Just rung so I most close. I missed your letter this week, the one which usually comes on Saturday. Presume it will come tomorrow. Love to all from your stray sheep, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 16, 1873
Text: Vassar — Feb. 16, 1873. Dearest Carrie, I have been very wicked indeed, I knew, not to have written home all this long week, but an unfinished letter in my desk could testify, if it would, that you have been thought of many times, and that only my natural remissness has prevented its completion. The beginning of our new studies for the semester has kept us pretty well employed this week, and happily so; for a change is always pleasant, In German we are now on the second declension, and...
Show moreVassar — Feb. 16, 1873. Dearest Carrie, I have been very wicked indeed, I knew, not to have written home all this long week, but an unfinished letter in my desk could testify, if it would, that you have been thought of many times, and that only my natural remissness has prevented its completion. The beginning of our new studies for the semester has kept us pretty well employed this week, and happily so; for a change is always pleasant, In German we are now on the second declension, and scrambling along through the crooked letters as fast as we can. Zoology is merely the listening to lectures from Prof. Orton, at present. French is quite interesting, for Mlle. Viellot ,Viellot, is a very fine teacher. There is a pleasantintermingling of Grammar, Literature and Dictation. For Monday we have a letter to write in French. Mine is very short, if not sweet. In my other letter to you, I had begun to tell you of our exercise in Trigonometry. But now our somewhat (?) conceited class is having the speeches printed and I shall be saved the trouble of giving you an account by sending you the printed copy. The outer page of the programme, which I shall send you, was designed by your humble servant, and in the original was considered quite pretty. However since it has returned from the printers hand I am ashamed to confess that I had any thing to do with so poor a representation. The costumes of the girls were very good, and I cannot refrain from giving you a specimen, however poor, of our "Trig."We assassinated him after the manner of Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar. From my drawing of "Trig" I lear you will not comprehend that he was encased in a black book. Last night our class had a "candy pull" in the College kitchen. Such fun as we had. Imagine fifty girls stirring, pulling, turning out and cutting candy; cracking nuts, eating and talking all at the same time. One little incident occurring during the evening convulses me with laughter every time I think of it. In the kitchen there is a sink about the size of ours only it is as deep as ours Is with the cupboards underneath. On this several girls seated themselves like a row of hens on a fence, when suddenly one, Lizzie Dyckman, disappeared within it, all save her headand feet. The sink was full of dish water, and when poor Lizzie was dragged out wet and dripping, imagine the laugh which was raised at her expense. The poor child had to retire for a space of time to the privacy of her own apartment bearing with her the bow from her hair which had been courageously fished out by a bystander. We had a very fine sermon from the President today, from the text about "apples of gold in baskets of silver." It is snowing fast so that we are excused from exercise, and I have plenty of time to give way to my habitual laziness, which generally has to be restrained until Sunday comes. With a vast store of love to all I am lovingly Julia M. Pease
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 29, 1871
Text: Vassar College April 27, 1871. Dear Carrie, Z feel so lasy aad tired today that it takes a very great effort to write the few letters which are necessary. I would write you tomorrow, our but Miss Lyman and I have harrowed a book called "Faith Gartney" and^only chance to read it together is then, Sunday.4 The reason for my laayness is that we were up until after twelve last night. Today is Founders Day, but the Faculty kindly let us celebrate yesterday instead. X say kindly because...
Show moreVassar College April 27, 1871. Dear Carrie, Z feel so lasy aad tired today that it takes a very great effort to write the few letters which are necessary. I would write you tomorrow, our but Miss Lyman and I have harrowed a book called "Faith Gartney" and^only chance to read it together is then, Sunday.4 The reason for my laayness is that we were up until after twelve last night. Today is Founders Day, but the Faculty kindly let us celebrate yesterday instead. X say kindly because we celebrate it by a holiday aad in the evening an entertainment. Theletter consisted of music, dramatic reading and tableaux. The music was by Misses Hollister and Darling who are considered the finest players here, aad Miss Boyaton sang very nicely. Prof. Raymond from New York read to us "Twelfth Night" from Shakespeare. X wrote you of his reading before, aad it is not necessary to say again haw well he reads. X wish hs had selected something more Interesting. Our Interest lessened towards the end of the play, perhaps because it was so long, and we had been sitting several hours aad were getting tired. After the reading came the tableaux. They were two, "The Return from the Vintage" aad "The Ascension of Marguerite." The first one was statuaryaad a better imitation than what we attempted at the H.F.S. In the days gone by. The stage arrangements here were not very good. An old black curtain was swung across the plat- form of the chapel for background. However, It reached high enough to cover all of Mr. Vassar in the portrait which hangs In the Chapel, but the top of his head. Looking at that we could imagine him smiling benign* antly at the happy way we were celebrating hie anniversary day. It seems can be produced by wonderful, what a beautiful effecta graceful arrangement of a few persons i ■ * I ' s. ' ' ■ ' clothed in sheets and powdered with flour and the whole lit by a red light. When the curtain had gone down the second time, of course we waitedanxiously for the second tableau. Very soon we saw rising up behind tho drop curtain, the clouds. It was some time before they could be arranged satisfactorily and after they were, the angels were placed in the air and then the curtain rose. We gaaed and could not look enough. It was beauti- ful. There were four angels bearing Marguerite upwards, and all was and faint just dimAenough to make it seem real. Our Founders Day was over and we marched out of chapel and hastened to our downy couches. They seemed still more downy this morning when the rising bell rang, aad even the thought of a Vassar College breakfast could not bring many from them again until time for Chapel services. O that we could goAto such a supper as wefeasted upon last night. Jelly, cold biscuit, Jolly and almond cake and Icecream. Within the last few weeks I have waated so much to go home. Per* haps becaase it Is so hard lor yoa all to do without mo, that It seems aa though I mast go home. U it were not for my drawing lessons I would not think of remaining another year, and sanaslimes I think before the summer is over I will decide to go back In the fall. F lease tell me often of Emily, Lisa and Cloe, yen know X love them almost as part of our family. I am glad the little ones are learning so fast* and tell them I want to have a letter from them before I go homo. Will they not begin soon to write? I think you must have enjoyedyour visit from Johan and the Palm girls very much. While you and Mamma are alone so much I should think you would have a good deal of company to stay days with you. Always remember me to Martha and tell her I often wish for soma of her nice waffles and fritters. What is the matter with Long Shanks? Have you offended him In any way? Tall ma what young men coma to saa you now. Does Ridge continue his visitations? It makes ma yawn now to think of them. Tou know that X am not fond of gentleman society and yet X would eagerly rush for a pair of pants now. By tha way there is talk of expelling a young lady from the Collage. Only two have bean expelled, ana lor stealing and tha other for flirtings as this young lady has done all the (expelablc)things except stealing, It will be strange If she is not sent away. I will not ba so cruel as tto, make you read a page which is crossed and so will close. Julie iJulla M. Pease, *75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M.
Date: September 23, 1874
Text: Sept. 23. Dear Carrie, Your letter from New York was In all right Tuesday evening. I'm glad you had so good a time the remaining two days. I sent you down a letter Monday, but owing to you not going so late as anticipated, I fear you did not receive it. However, I hope you will none of you be anxious on my account, but believe that as usual I am well. I wrote you then all that there was to tell about my trip which was not much. It was very comfortable, but my trunk did not come out until...
Show moreSept. 23. Dear Carrie, Your letter from New York was In all right Tuesday evening. I'm glad you had so good a time the remaining two days. I sent you down a letter Monday, but owing to you not going so late as anticipated, I fear you did not receive it. However, I hope you will none of you be anxious on my account, but believe that as usual I am well. I wrote you then all that there was to tell about my trip which was not much. It was very comfortable, but my trunk did not come out until Monday morning. I have barely seen Nellie , who told me that Ida felt badly because you had not received her invitation intime to go to the wedding. When I have time I want to go and hear all about it from Nellie, Most of our class are back. Bertha Griffin, and Helen Lough two of the finest girls among us are not comings the latter for health reasons, the others I know not why. We haven't our parlor in much order yet, but hope that It will look well by and by - The bundle arrived safely. I am very well pleased with the stockings, they are very pretty and good enough quality. Did you intend the gloves for me? I feared it was a mistake for they are somewhat large, but I shall wear them perhaps, and am much obliged for all. The girls are talking and I can writs no more connectedly. Lovingly Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 24, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear £ spa. Your letter and Mamma1* were received this morning, and as I have a little spare time now I will answer them. I am sorry to hear that Mamma has been sick, but hope it was not very bad. She usually has an attack towards spring, but as she has been North all summer I thought that she would escape it this winter. In one of your letters you say that you are all coming North next summer, do you mean this coming one or the one after? I should suppose...
Show moreVassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear £ spa. Your letter and Mamma1* were received this morning, and as I have a little spare time now I will answer them. I am sorry to hear that Mamma has been sick, but hope it was not very bad. She usually has an attack towards spring, but as she has been North all summer I thought that she would escape it this winter. In one of your letters you say that you are all coming North next summer, do you mean this coming one or the one after? I should suppose you meant what you said, but that mamma aad Carriesaid that they would not travel over the road so soon again. I do hope you will all come far I want to see you so much. Our lady principal, Miss Lyman, died last Tuesday evening. She has been sick a long, long time aad we should rejoice with her in being free from all pain and sorrows but her death is a severe loss to Vassar College. No one has done so much to give the College its reputation as Miss Lyman, and her equal can aever be found to fill the place. The funeral services were held in the Chapel on Wednesday, and immediately after, her body was carried to the train, to be taken to Montreal her former home. The students can not do much to show their respect for Miss Lyman and sorrow ather death, but as a slight tribute to her, they procured all the flowers they could in Poughkeepsie and then ssnt on an order to Montreal for flowers to be furnished there for the funeral. We all wear a mourning badge for thirty days. Wednesday and Thursday were both holidays, Wednesday beiag Washington's birthday, aad Thursday, the <day, of prayer for Colleges. We had beea looking forward to them for a long time, but as Miss Lymaawas lying dead In the house at the time the days were rather sorrowful oaes. The sermon on Thursday was preached by a prespyterian minister from Hew York city, Dr. Hall. Toaight a lecture ' , i I , f • I i ' < > ■ «' ' . ' ' is to be delivered by George Curtis which we are all looking forward to ■ ; i ' .i i I » x • , * with great eagerness. X think he never lectured in Hartford while we were there} if he did, I never heard him. X am sorry that the "Republicaa" is ao longer In being. Who will have the republican.paper now or will there not be aay? How alee it will be to have grape viaes so aear the house. X cer- tainly hope they will be beariag whea I go home, but fear they will aot unless X remain aad graduate. About three weeks ago myself with two other young ladies were examined for the Freshman class la French. The french teacher told us were qualified to that wejlffti be admitted and weote the President to the same effect. Receiving ao aaswer from him, we wrote agaia aad thea received a note saying that he had ao recollectloa of seeiag Mademoiselle's note and that hewould have to have another from her. She has lost the paper la which she put our marks aad so X fear there is no chance of our entering the class to which we are eatltled. Of course the Pres. will aot admit us ualess he Feb. 24, 1871 - 3 another examination. It is too bad In the Pres. to be so careless. I must I s ; , , ' ; . , ' , study a while now and so will close with much love your JulieI ought to have acknowledged the receipt ol your note to Mr. Levenson in regard to the College bills, long ago, but even now had nearly forgotten it. The bUis are not due until the first ol April and then I can send them to him. Today a young lady, who has been home some time on account ol her health, returned. She said that she met a very nice gentleman in the cars who Is acquainted with you. I do not see hew they happened to speak of such a thing as she had no idea, until this gentleman told her, that my father had been Governor of Texas.Unfortunately the young lady could not remember the name of this gentleman. Ha now resides In Vermont, but formerly lived In Michigan. He went to Texas lor his health and was acquainted with you In Austin. Have you any Idea, from this very clear cescription, of who the man Is? It Is strange that there Is so little to tell me in regard to home matters! The trouble with you seems to be to find enough to say to IU1 two small pages* while with me it Is when to stop. My long stupid letters must be very tiresome, but it is a great comfort to me to write them. Did you ever know a lady who did not write a postscript? Mine are almost as long as the latter itse!f~«*« ,julla M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 23, 1872
Text: Vassar. Nov. 23. |1872, My dear Carrie, This morning the ground Is white with snow, and the air is chilling, if that which is coming In through our open window Is an Index of the outer temperature. Prof. Mitchell has prophesied a long and severe snow storm. I would that her prophesy might prove false. This Is our second snow storm of the season. The other was very light, melting nearly away before night. Furs will now be In requisition, I shall bring mine down today, andyou can then Imagine...
Show moreVassar. Nov. 23. |1872, My dear Carrie, This morning the ground Is white with snow, and the air is chilling, if that which is coming In through our open window Is an Index of the outer temperature. Prof. Mitchell has prophesied a long and severe snow storm. I would that her prophesy might prove false. This Is our second snow storm of the season. The other was very light, melting nearly away before night. Furs will now be In requisition, I shall bring mine down today, andyou can then Imagine me In my Esquimaux costume. Some days ago my soul was made glad by the Information that I was to have my room alone. Meeting Miss Terry In town one day, she kindly told me this, and also that she hoped to give me single room before the year was over. I know you will not think this much of an improvement upon my former condition, since I am still on the fourth corridor, but indeed, to have a room all to myself on any corridor. If it were the fifth or sixth, seems to me princely good fortune. It is an Inside room and quite large. Think of a whole wardrobe, bureau and washstand to myself! At first I felt almost lostwith so much room. I am determined that my room shall be the perfection of neatness, and have begun most finely. How long I will keep it up I cannot say. Mamma, I know, would tell me I could not persist many days. Just as I had reached this point, I was Interrupted for a moment to hear the mail read. To my great Joy your letter of 13th Inst, was handed me. I had a good laugh over the picture of "Famine aad Plenty," and at Ellens credulity. Speaking of dreams, reminds me that I dreamt a few nights ago, that I was at home: it was so hard to believe it was "all a dream," and every thing was so pleasant I hated tohave it so. At last I have taken the fatal leap. I have Joined the Phllalethian Society. Chapter Delta is honored by my presence every Friday night. I call It fatal, because, as sure as fate, every oae must, during the year, do something towards the amusement of the members. This amusement is writing, reading, acting and playing. As I can do none of these things, I fear I shall be but a drone in the hive. Last night Beta gave an entertainment to the Hall, to which we were Invited. They gave an operetta, "Pepita." Fanny Buffington took the part of a gipsey chief It looked & acted finely. She will have many smashes today, I reckon. Beta often gets up these operettas, becauseshe is particularly famous for her musicians. Delta Is the best Society in a purely literary point of view. I was beginning to give up receiving any letters from home this week they came so late. Only yesterday I received Papa and Mammas letters. With love to each and all- Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 7, 1871
Text: Vassar Collage Jan. 7, 1871. My dear Carrie, I am so lssy and stupid today that I simply write to yon to "let you know that I am well and hope you are the same." Tell Papa I intended to com? back on time and it was through no fault of mine that I came back a day late. Uncle asked Clara ,? , fc Will Robinson to engagethe express to take me to the depot Wednesday morning but there was seme misunder- standing and it did not come In time, so I was left, and had to remain until another...
Show moreVassar Collage Jan. 7, 1871. My dear Carrie, I am so lssy and stupid today that I simply write to yon to "let you know that I am well and hope you are the same." Tell Papa I intended to com? back on time and it was through no fault of mine that I came back a day late. Uncle asked Clara ,? , fc Will Robinson to engagethe express to take me to the depot Wednesday morning but there was seme misunder- standing and it did not come In time, so I was left, and had to remain until another day. One of my parlor mates is not back yet. The rest of us are settled down again. Carrie, I want you to learn to play chess weU for Marc says he never saw a woman who could play a good game andyou can disappoint him. Be sure and learn. The girls here who take riding lessons learn to leap, and I advise you to do the same, that Is If you can Induce our little ponies to do so. I am afraid Frince will be averse to it, for I have myself tried him over small ditches, not poles, and he did not like it. It is dark and I will close. Forgive this poor scrawl fc accept much love from your sister Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 7, 1871
Text: Vassar College. March 7, 1871. Dear Papa, I have just come from a visit to Mademoiselle, our french teacher, and am so provoked that I sit down to write you end get rid of a little of my wrath, for at present I do not feel composed enough to study. I wrote home some time ago that I had been examined for ttis Freshman french class, and that I had passed. Mademoiselle wrote the Pres. to that effect and he, carelessly, lost the note, and requires another from her, giving our marks. 4a She has...
Show moreVassar College. March 7, 1871. Dear Papa, I have just come from a visit to Mademoiselle, our french teacher, and am so provoked that I sit down to write you end get rid of a little of my wrath, for at present I do not feel composed enough to study. I wrote home some time ago that I had been examined for ttis Freshman french class, and that I had passed. Mademoiselle wrote the Pres. to that effect and he, carelessly, lost the note, and requires another from her, giving our marks. 4a She has lost the paper on which the markswere written and so can only say that we passed. There were three of us examined and one, Miss Taylor, being personally acquainted with the Pres. went to him and stated the case. He did nothing for the benefit of all, but sent word to Mademoiselle to write him how Miss Taylor passed, and on receiving her note, admitted jtjWtj her to Freshman french. Now, Mademoiselle will not write the Pres. for Miss Taussig and myself to pass, and her only reason is that she is tired same and nearly crazed with the business; for there are many others in theAsitua» tion with us, who go often to see her. It is too bad, for now we will have to go on in the sameclass, feeling that we are prepared for a higher one, and also that we are learning little or nothing new. I think Miss Taylor's being a friend of the President had something to do with her being edmitted. Saturday, 11. begun I find this letterAin my desk aad will aow finish end send it. I have become somewhat more reconciled to my fate than I was when this begun. Isn't there an old saying, "what caa't be helped must be endured"? That is the way with me at present. I know that the Pres. would not allow me to study freshman french, even if Mademoiselle had written him I passed, but then I need not study it any more this year, but takesome other study. They think now I have too much to do, but I think as long as my marks are good and Miss Morse told me they were very good and my health is good, I can keep on. Today has been just like a spring day. The snow has entirely disappeared and it has been so warm that X have wished to be out all day. Aa hour's exercise (in, such weather as this is the pleasantest part of our days labor. The College bills were due this week and X sent them to Mr. Leven- son after they were receipted as he seemed to think it best, I sent them to him. $300 wss paid on my entrance, and now one hundred to make the four hundred, sixtyfor my drawing lessons and sixteen dollars and fifty eight cents for stationary and other things, it made in all $176.58 cts. I sent, also, for fifty dollars because I shall need some money in the spring holi- days and to take me to Conn, in the summer. I wrote you that at Christmas Mr. Levenson sent me $30 and paid ten for my having my teeth filled. So that I have had just one hundred dollars from him besides this for the College. I hope not to have to ask for any more for same time. I hsve no letters from either you or Mamma this week, and miss them so much. Last Thursday is the oaly one since I came here when I have not received a home letter, and I do not know why it did not come. Carrie's lettercame in the usual time. 1 shall be very much disappointed if I do not get a letter on Monday. It is time to go to our lenal service and so I must close with much love and many kisses I am your aff. Julie. (Julia M. Pease, >75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 9, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Nov. 9, 1872. My dear Papa, Jenny and I are both seated In my bedroom, pens in hand, to write letters. She is writing to Kitty and I to you. I have been sleeping this lovely Sunday aftenoon away, after having walked an hour and a half to drive away a slight headache which was trying to master me. Occa- sionally we have such a bright warm daythat we are rewarded for enduring all the dull cold ones between, and this is one of those days. Do not, please, ask for a glimpse of any...
Show moreVassar College. Nov. 9, 1872. My dear Papa, Jenny and I are both seated In my bedroom, pens in hand, to write letters. She is writing to Kitty and I to you. I have been sleeping this lovely Sunday aftenoon away, after having walked an hour and a half to drive away a slight headache which was trying to master me. Occa- sionally we have such a bright warm daythat we are rewarded for enduring all the dull cold ones between, and this is one of those days. Do not, please, ask for a glimpse of any of my essays. They are entirely too dreadful for you to see. I fear after a sight of them your eyes would be paralyzed or afflicted with some dread disease. Perhaps next summer, If you still desire it, I will read them to you. But I think I shall not be able to copy them. The parlors, I presume, look very nicely, but I do not admire your taste in putting my paintings in them. They would do better in a dark corner.My roommate has just returned from Po'keepsie with the news that Boston is on fire. Prayers were held in church this morning In the city, on that account. The manner in which the city is built will, I hope, prevent such destruction as Chicago experienced. It is very dreadful for those girls here who have friends in Boston, for they can get no tidings for some time, as the telegraph wires are said to be down. Do you feel very much downcast about the elections? The two Misses Clark, my parlormates, have a brother who Is an editor of the Springfield Republican.That is your favorite newspaper, is it not? The bell for tea will ring in a few minutes, so I will close with much love. Jenny sends love. Your aft. daughter Julie.
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