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Creator: Houts (Glidden), Annie
Text: Vassar College. June 19/74, My dear Frank, I Just got here about one hour ago, and found your letter with check for one hundred dollars ($100££) all right. I have had such a pleasant trip. I cant write it all, will give you the outlines, and fill it in when I see you. I left Portsmouth on the train Monday morning - had to wait at Hamden until 3 P.M. You know what a pleasant place that is - but I had the "End of the World" to read, and so passed the time well. When the train came...
Show moreVassar College. June 19/74, My dear Frank, I Just got here about one hour ago, and found your letter with check for one hundred dollars ($100££) all right. I have had such a pleasant trip. I cant write it all, will give you the outlines, and fill it in when I see you. I left Portsmouth on the train Monday morning - had to wait at Hamden until 3 P.M. You know what a pleasant place that is - but I had the "End of the World" to read, and so passed the time well. When the train came from Cincinnati, I found my friend Miss Birdsall, the one who is going to Europe- so we travelled in company to N.Y. She is excellent company. W e stopped over in Washington Tuesday, and looked around ovsr the public buildings, and spent Wednesday and Thursday running around N.Y. The weather has been very cool - and I am well and happy. I let Miss Birdsall read my address, and she liked it. I guess it will all go off well. I will send it to you, after the reading of it. I do not think I can write you about the hour of the wedding and time of leaving, until I get back to Portsmouth. That will be time enough, won't it. If you leave the card- question to me, I decide not to have any. I will leave it to you about going to the Caves. I should like to go- and believe it would be a pleasant trip. Could L»ee be gone long enough to take the trip ? I am sure we would enjoy such a trip - but do as you think best. Perhaps we can tell better when you come. I cannot write more now, will write again Sunday. Take good care June 19, 1874 - of your-self. With all my love and hope, I am - Your Annie--- (Annie (Glidden) Houts, To Frank (M. Houts,
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Creator: Houts (Glidden), Annie
Date: June 18, 1874
Text: Vassar College, June 18, 1874. My dear Frank, I am enjoying my self very much here - altho* Tuesday evening hangs ominously over my head. I have not read the address in the chapel yet - the seniors had It all day yesterday rehearsing. I do not feel much alarmed as the time draws near. If I only knew more about the essays c 1 the graduating class I should feel better or worse. I should hate to compare unfavorably with them. It will soon be over, any- way - bad or good. I have been to two...
Show moreVassar College, June 18, 1874. My dear Frank, I am enjoying my self very much here - altho* Tuesday evening hangs ominously over my head. I have not read the address in the chapel yet - the seniors had It all day yesterday rehearsing. I do not feel much alarmed as the time draws near. If I only knew more about the essays c 1 the graduating class I should feel better or worse. I should hate to compare unfavorably with them. It will soon be over, any- way - bad or good. I have been to two parties.Friday evening I went to the party given by the Lady Principal to the Seniors - last night to Professor Mitchell's "Dome Party". She gives one every year to all of the studentf and alumnae in her department (the Astronomical) and we take our refresh- ments under the big Telescope - in the dome. She is very bright and we all had a jolly good time. I find myself quite a "some body"— every one who was here when I was seems glad to see me - and it is all very nice- But how I do miss those who were here when I was- and it seems so strange to have such a busy time going on and for me to be so much at leisure for when I was here I was always in the thickest of the fray. I am going out this morning for a walk over the grounds. They are looking very beautiful now. I will tell you now the plan I had partially made out for us- to be married about 10.30 A.M. then have a lunch- and take some kind of convey- Geo. ance for us all- viz- Sarah, Mary,Awhoever comes with you and ourselves- and go to I hil's that afternoon - go from there to the Caves the next day June 18, 1874 - 2 Thursday- stay there until Monday and be back to Portsmouth in time to leave the next Wednesday- The river may be so low by that time we will have to go by rail- but I hope not. With this plan we would have our own train and go all the way by land- but any changes or alterations you may wJsh to make- will be in order. I have just received yours enclosing the letters from Hawe-s and Ballard. Your replies to both parties are all right- I should not want to make any exchange without knowing about the Chicago property- and to sell to Hawes lower than any one else would be a ruinous policy. I am well and happy - and shall be so glad when the time comes for me to see you again. Take good care of your-self and remember* I am always- Your own Annle- (Annie (Glidden) Houts, »69, P.S, The change back to Clncln was all right. It dawned upon me after I had written to you - what you meant. To Frank ,M. Houts j
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Creator: Houts (Glidden), Annie
Date: May 1869
Text: Vassar College, May ,1869? , Dear John, This morning we had such an interesting Bible lesson, I must tell you about it. We have been studying about Luther and the Refor- mation, all winter, and are now trying to get at the practical lessons. I was particularly interested this morning because Pro!. Farrer spoke some- what of Independence and as X had thought of that as a subject for my essay I was on the alert to hear what he would have to say about it. He said he would give the distinction...
Show moreVassar College, May ,1869? , Dear John, This morning we had such an interesting Bible lesson, I must tell you about it. We have been studying about Luther and the Refor- mation, all winter, and are now trying to get at the practical lessons. I was particularly interested this morning because Pro!. Farrer spoke some- what of Independence and as X had thought of that as a subject for my essay I was on the alert to hear what he would have to say about it. He said he would give the distinction between Independence, Obedience, Liberty. Where Obedience becomes unnecessary, because our will is with the will of God, there Liberty begins. Liberty grows on the tree Love, Love on the tree Obedience, Obedience on the Tree Fear whose root is a law in the heart of the father. Independence is Satanld, is low; the beasts of the field are independents man must depend, lean, on a Higher One. It may not have been meant so, but we can certainly draw a good figure from the fact that bread, one of the main articles of man«s food grows on^ slender grasses, of which there must be many, together, in order to stand firms and wine, another article of diet on a vine which must have a support. A man without faith is a vine on the ground. Independence is the essential sins Liberty, the highest virtue, what Paul calls the "perfect law of liberty." The text of all this or rather the point of departure was the fourteenth chapter of Romans. I wish you could hear Prof. Farrer talk; he is the most inspiring man I know of. I want you to meet him when you come on. I studied May |1869? , - 2 Chemistry under fefcn the first half of the year, and he is now giving us a course of lectures, one a week, on the History of Chemistry. They are exceedingly interesting. He seems to enter so into the spirit of every period about which he studies, and to live as the intimate friend of every historicaltphart cter in which he becomes interested. But you must be tired of this. In two weeks our vacation begins. I shall have two studies that will continue the remainder of the year; I suppose it will be optional whether I remain in them or not. I have completed my essay and handed It in, but have heard nothing from Prof. Backus about it yet. I have not yet written the Valedictory Address, but mean to be about it, soon.I trust you are well and prospering, my brother. I think of you much and often, and pray the Father to give you j^y and peace in His Love. I grow impatient as the time draws near when X am to see you. I shall be very, very much disappointed if you can not come. But I shall not think of that, but believe you will come, until I hear otherwise. Write to me soon, and believe me, Your loving Sister. (Annie (Glidden) Houts, '69, p.S. Are you a Free Trader? I am and have been much interested in theFree Trade League Meetings, in N.Y. You know I am studying Political Economy now. Free Trade, or at least a very low tariff on few articles.
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Creator: Goodsell, Abby F.
Date: January 30, 1869
Text: V.C. Jan'y 30th, 1869. Dear Annie- May many pleasant memories of the two homes of your younger days linger around these cones from Vassar grounds, and "gum-balls" from Ohio; though they may fill an obscure corner in a third home dearer even than these. Your loving class-mates, Abble and Emma. [Abby F. Goodsell, '69 (?) and possibly one of the following: Emma L. Hubbard, '69 Emma M. Colby, '69 Emma F. Collins, '69 ] To Annie (Glidden) Houts, '69.

Creator: Houts (Glidden), Annie
Date: May 11, 1866
Text: May - 11, 1866. John Glidden, I am real mad at you, would bite you If X could see you* firstly, because you don't let me hear from you, secondly, because you send me none of the all-powerful "root." Just fancy, for a moment, your sister far away from all the friends of her youth, forsaken and penni- less, obliged to borrow even a stamp to send a letter to her forgetful, recreant, brother, to jog his memory, and refresh his mind on the subject of his absent sister's wants....
Show moreMay - 11, 1866. John Glidden, I am real mad at you, would bite you If X could see you* firstly, because you don't let me hear from you, secondly, because you send me none of the all-powerful "root." Just fancy, for a moment, your sister far away from all the friends of her youth, forsaken and penni- less, obliged to borrow even a stamp to send a letter to her forgetful, recreant, brother, to jog his memory, and refresh his mind on the subject of his absent sister's wants. Picture this to your-self, and now it is proved that "truth is stranger than fiction". Now if there was only a little more romance connected with it, it would be quite fine, but there is most too much hard reality about it to make it the basis of a novel. Suppose I should write cne, and name it "The desertion of Ann Maria by her brother," and render myself famous thereby, would not I be gloriously revenged, and heap coals of fire on your head? X could tell how she borrowed until shame caused her to cease, how she went without a spring hat for weeks and numerous other trials, which this firm-hearted heroine endured, "too numerous to mention" She now comes, beseeching you, for the last time, and, if you can resist this heart-touching appeal, she gives you up, and X can not tell what rash deed she may do. Answer forth-with, or the consequences may prove fatal. The time soon draws nigh for her to return to the home of her younger days, six more weeks only, and she is looking forwardanxiously and with bright anticipations to that happy time. She would like to know if her brother intends to come for her, or if he means to have her, an unprotected "Vassar female" make her way Dec. 25, 1865 - 583 aa bast she caa to the haunts ol former days. Should he think best* she others could go, la company with several from the same state, who will be journey- ing that way. But she would be highly gratified to learn by matt the opinion he has, concerning the matter, so that her mind cauld be ia a settled state. Not a line does she receive from him, and, though busied and hurried by many cores, she Is constantly wishing to receive something, if but a line from him* Che is very busy now, with her studies, and has some extra work in surveying tha farm. L lie would like to be kindly remembered to Mary, & Charlie, and to have several, very many kisses bestowed on the young "olive-branch," on her behalf. She wishes also to send much love to her brother, to be kindly renien&> bered to Mr. Bell's family and all other friends. She would like to know the state of Mr. Bell's health, aad also, when her brothers family expect to move, and any other Item of news would be acceptable. Her earnest request and entreaty Is that you write as soon as possible, and send tho sum specified In a letter sent, well - some time the first of April, I believe, T sign myself. Respectfully, A.M.Q. Her Amanuensis. lAanle (Glidden) Heats, '69,
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Creator: Houts (Glidden), Annie
Date: April 20, 1866
Text: Vassar College, April 16, 1867. My dear Brother, Yours of the sixteenth was received today, also one from Mary, with enclosed picture. Many thanks for the same. "Robbie" looks as if he was quite an armful. Chubby and healthy. Kiss him many times lor me, iI he will accept. I hope he is not refractory about being kissed, for he will have to suffer next summer when I come home. Three of the young ladies went horse-back riding this morning, gallanted by one of our worthy professors. One...
Show moreVassar College, April 16, 1867. My dear Brother, Yours of the sixteenth was received today, also one from Mary, with enclosed picture. Many thanks for the same. "Robbie" looks as if he was quite an armful. Chubby and healthy. Kiss him many times lor me, iI he will accept. I hope he is not refractory about being kissed, for he will have to suffer next summer when I come home. Three of the young ladies went horse-back riding this morning, gallanted by one of our worthy professors. One of my parlor-mates went: she is a very good rider, they created quite a sensation among the students. I heard from Carlos, once since he left you. I hope Jennie will soon recover. It seems she has had quite a serious illness. We are having very warm weather here now. It seems almost like June. However, I think it can not last long. Hope not, anyway. They are getting up various clubs, now, for out-door exercise. They have a floral society, boat-clubs, and base-ball-clubs. I belong to one of the latter, and enjoy it, hugely, I can assure you. Our ground was measured off this morning. We think, after we have practiced a little, we will let the Atlantic Club, play a match with us. Or, it may be, we will consent to play a match with the students from College Hill: but we have not decided yet. I received a letter this morning, from one of my College Hill O. friends, written Sep. 20. You can imagine the freshness of the matter it contained. I suppose the poor girl has long since given up all hopes of ever hearing from me any more. A week from Monday will be Mr. Vassar's birthday, and it is to be a perpetual holiday, in the college. I believe Henry Ward Beecher is to be here. At six o'clock P.M. the students are to meet the Founder, at the gate, conduct him to the entrance, where a song of welcome is to be sung, then we are to have literary exercises, in the chapel, then supper, and after that reception &c., &c. But what am I telling all about it now, for I can do it much better when it is all over. There's the dinner bell, and, as I want to send this out, now I will bid you a hasty adieu. I think I would prefer you to send me the money, and pay as I go. If you will please forward ($40.00) forty dollars, as soon as possible, you will oblige me much. Love to Mary and all friends. Your loving sister Annie. [Annie (Glidden) Houts, '69] P.S. Hav'ent time to read this over. Please excuse mistakes. Annie.
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