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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 18, 1873
Text: Vassar College. [Probably May 18, 1873] Dear Carrie, As the time draws near for my return home I become quite calm and feel quite as usual. For I can scarcely realize that I shall be at home so soon. Don't you remember alter the war, how anxious you and I were to come North and how we could not believe until we were fairly on our way that we would really start? So it is now with me, It seems as if It were merely a pleasant dream which might not come to pass. You who have not been away...
Show moreVassar College. [Probably May 18, 1873] Dear Carrie, As the time draws near for my return home I become quite calm and feel quite as usual. For I can scarcely realize that I shall be at home so soon. Don't you remember alter the war, how anxious you and I were to come North and how we could not believe until we were fairly on our way that we would really start? So it is now with me, It seems as if It were merely a pleasant dream which might not come to pass. You who have not been away from home so long at a time, I should think, couldnot fully understand my great desire to be at home again. At last summer has come to us with all its force. The last two days have been insufferably hot so every one says, and even I have felt quite comfortable. Today the sun shines so that we will all put off our walks until after tea, so disagreeable is it to walk under the burning sun. Last night the Sophomore party to the Freshmen came off. In spite of all Miss Terry's opposition and intrenchment it was a pleasant affair. It was very warm for dancing, as it was sultry,and I had no desire to go, but being "duty" of course all hostesses should be there, I went taking Jennie and her little friend, Maggie Lemon. But I myself had a nice time, and had the satisfaction of feeling that my two Freshmen enjoyed themselves. The supper consisted only of varios creams of ices and cakes. Miss Terry allowing nothing more, but each one present was given a little bouquet, also for amusement a little bonbon containing a fancy paper cap. No music from town was permitted, and so we had to content ourselves with two pianos which some of our class played. Then both Gymnasium and supper room were beautifully decorated which of course added to the pleasure.I am seated up in state today with my new polonaise on, which Is called very pretty by my parlor mates, but I am not cool, any more than you I fear, for new dresses are never cool. By the way, In Karris gloves, the only seamless ones Po'keepsie contains, I cannot get that shade you wish. But there Is another glove made by Harris, the Victoria, which though less price is very highly recommended to me. I am going to get a pair for myself, and think I had better for you. Two pair of two buttoned Victorias can be bought for a little more than Harris seamless, and they seem almost as nice. "My pen is bad" for truly it is, and I flatter myselfmy writing Is a little worse than usual. Perhaps though I am basely deceiving myself, yet I do know that my German writing is more readable. There goes the Chapel bell, which must necessarily put an end to this letter. Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 25, 1872
Text: Vassar College, May 25, 1872, My dear Carrie, This morning we are, fortunately, excused from Bible Class and we have more time to become rested before Chapel, for our long talked of trip has come at last! Has come and gone and given food for conver- sation, as well as thought, for some time. Friday, at a little after two o'clock our party were all off. Forty two horses took us there. In eighteen conveyances. One hundred and fifty precious persons. The ride there, of fifteen miles, was...
Show moreVassar College, May 25, 1872, My dear Carrie, This morning we are, fortunately, excused from Bible Class and we have more time to become rested before Chapel, for our long talked of trip has come at last! Has come and gone and given food for conver- sation, as well as thought, for some time. Friday, at a little after two o'clock our party were all off. Forty two horses took us there. In eighteen conveyances. One hundred and fifty precious persons. The ride there, of fifteen miles, was very comfortable, and pleasant. Of course it was nicer tohave an adventure, so on the way out we had one. One of our noble Po'keepsie steeds gave out and could not carry us the last seven miles. This retarded our progress somewhat, since he refused utterly to stand upright, although propped up by two stout men, but after waiting more than an hour we succeeded In obtaining another and went on. Our horse had a companion In distress I the other one, poor fellow, had to be bled, and finally had to be relieved by a horse from Nww Paltz, the place where we were stopping. Owing to the weak state of our animals and the heavy state of our wagon, we walked more than three miles up the mountain. For thisreason, we had grand appetites for the supper which was given us at eight o'clock shortly after our arrival. The girls themselves had to be waiters at tho table, since there were only servants enough carried to cook. The views all about were perfectly splendid, and the amount of walking we did in order to see them was wonderful. We accomplished the ascent of the crevice, which is very difficult. Some even came down. Rowed on the lake in the evening, and did all manner of delightful things which I cannot write though I could tell. Prof. Backus had charge of the party. Pres. Raymond and Prof. Orten accompanied us, and Prof.Hinkle with his family. It is a delightful place to spend a week during the hot weather. I wish you all could see it. Some of the views I will send you. They are very good, but of course not like the reality. Almost all wore their gym- nastic suits and found them very convenient while climbing. I don't feel much in the mood far writing today, and think the bed is the best place. With much love your aff. sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 11, 1872
Text: Vassar. May 11, 1872. My dear Carrie, Your letter of the 3rd has Just been received and joyfully read. I think I have enjoyed your description of your trip through the Capitol and Land Office about as much as you enjoyed the reality. Irving is so jolly and Captain Britten is tee, as I remember him, and at times you are not behind them, so I can imagine you were a gay party. Really, I am amazed at the change in the Governors office sincethe days when I used to ride in to bring home our honored...
Show moreVassar. May 11, 1872. My dear Carrie, Your letter of the 3rd has Just been received and joyfully read. I think I have enjoyed your description of your trip through the Capitol and Land Office about as much as you enjoyed the reality. Irving is so jolly and Captain Britten is tee, as I remember him, and at times you are not behind them, so I can imagine you were a gay party. Really, I am amazed at the change in the Governors office sincethe days when I used to ride in to bring home our honored Governor. It is well, for the whole Capitol was a disgrace to the state. Did Prof. Streunner, still find an earnest longing in your eyes? Miss Westcotts visit must be pleasant for you, though pleasanter if your "head cook and bottle washer" had not taken a furlough. You do not seem particularly pleased with Mr. Brickman. - Why is It? Is he young or old, good looking or plain looking, married or single ? I am anxious to know what he is like. So Walter Graham has become a beau, wellhe is just the age to have fun with, but what has become of your former youthful gallant, Lewis Hancock? As for being a favorite with my teachers, you are entirely wrong in your conjecture. I am not at all so, and cannot think what induced Dr. Avery to invite me to tea, unless because she wished to please Mr. Swan by being polite to his friends, and on Nannie's account asked me. Dr. Avery has two great pets this year. Jenny Beach and Pattie Thum, and they are enough for one year. Besides they are blondes, and as Dr. Avery herself is dark I amsure she fancies only fair beauties. She is a strange women, and I congratulate myself that she Is not my enemy. For the past few days our weather might rival yours in warmth. The trees take advantage of the heat and are fast growing green. Every- thing makes us think that summer is nearly here, but today it Is much cooler. Fans, shirt waists and Linen dresses as well as immense hats have been in requisition. Lake Mahunc (I don't know whether that is spelt rightly), is now all the rage. It us situated about fifteen miles from here, on the other side of the river. A new hotel has been built there, and to Spread its fame the hotel keeper has Invited the College to pass several Saturdays there, which it will do with pleasure. Our Steward is to go over and prepare temporary viands for us, so our only expense will be the ride over and back. Yesterday the Seniors, Juniors and many teachers were expecting to go, but alas it did not rain, and their trip is postponed for a week. Our turn, the Sophs and Freshies, comes next, but now we cannot go for two weeks. Justto think of your having been feasting on strawberries, peas etc. while we are eating the first green thing of the season, rhubarb. The Vassar Miscellany has at last made its appearance, and seems duly appreciated by all true Vassarites. At any rate it is a magazine we need not now be ashamed of. The present Editors are quite talented girls. I will send you one as soon as my extra copies arrive. Yesterday after- noon every student had a copy in her hand busily poring over it, and many even took a part In the Exercises of Chapel, atleast, so I Judge from their being admitted to Chapel. Our drawing class are going out sketching several times a week in future. We began last week but found it so exceedingly warm that we ventured out only once. As we remain out most of the afternoon, we are necessarily excused from Gymnastics. At this, my Joy is excessive. I like to practise in winter, but in summer it is a little too much to wear a warm woolen dress and twist myself Into all manner of dreadful shapes. The best of it is that I shall not have to be at the Exhibition at the close of the year. You aeed not be afraid to come to Vassar Commencement without a gentleman. Persons of the masculine gender are so rare here that that are not considered at all necessary. Even If papa does not come I wish you and Mamma would, though, as I have before said, the Exercises are not very interesting to a stranger. As the time approaches for me to see you, it seems as though I could not wait for it, dearest, it is so long since we have seen each other. I am sure I have forgoten something I wished to say, but I must now close and make Miss Howell, ourour shopwoman a visit. With love to everybody Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 12, 1872
Text: Vassar. May 12, 1872. My dear Carrie, You may be amazed to find me writing to you so soon again, but today the "spirit moves me" and I must write. I have been seated all the afternoon with my desk on my lap, and now I am rewarded by having finished five letters, which I shall have the pleasure of sending in the morning. For a long time I have allowed my unanswered letters to accumalate until now, the number has become quite large. But same ofthem are now off my mind. Our window...
Show moreVassar. May 12, 1872. My dear Carrie, You may be amazed to find me writing to you so soon again, but today the "spirit moves me" and I must write. I have been seated all the afternoon with my desk on my lap, and now I am rewarded by having finished five letters, which I shall have the pleasure of sending in the morning. For a long time I have allowed my unanswered letters to accumalate until now, the number has become quite large. But same ofthem are now off my mind. Our window looks out towards the south and has a view of an orchard, just now full of apple blossoms. As I sit here occasionally looking in that direction, I am reminded of our roam at home when we can see the orchard full of blossoms. It seems pleasant to have it so. Some days since I received a letter from Grace Pike saying she would start for Europe some time during this month. Her parents wish her to complete her education In foreign countries, so, as some friends of hers were going to Germany, she finds it a good opportunity to accompany them. Shemay remain at school there several years. She has promised to write to me soon after her arrival and give her address. I hope she may, but when she sees so many Interesting things I fear she will not devote much time to her old schoolmates. Miss Mary, Dame told me a few days ago that Florence Smith was now in Europe; that she went last fall. I was considerably surprised to hear so. Did I ever write you that I went to an oratorio la Po'keepsie? It was Handels "Messiah." The singers were the Po'keepsie Mendelshin Society assisted by several stars, Mrs. Seguin being the most Important. Never having heard an Oratorio,school in Elizabethtown. Won't you write to her sometime? You were such a favorite with her that she weald love to hear from you. And any little curiosity from Texas she would prize so highly. Have yea heard that Clara Leslie was married? She married with- out her mothers consent, a man who pretended to be a Russian Count, but who really was a worthless and almost wicked man. Isn't it sad? Did I write you that Miss Hamlin is soon to be married to a gentleman she had known but six weeks previous to her engagement. He is a professor in a College in Constantinople.Miss Carrie Hamlin is also engaged, I hear. My roommate has just interrupted me by remarking that she was going to put a postscript to her home latter, namely, "Radishes for tea." What a downfall this would have been if I had been soaring to airy flights, as Is her custom. Fortunately, (perhaps she would think unfortunately) my mind Is at a more prosaic turn. By the way, this roommate of mine is a curious creature. Sometimes we consider her the personification of silliness, and again, her wisdom is so great we really are abashed before her. She getalong pretty well since she is never disturbed by any sarcastic thrusts I may give her. Our names in here are various. The Echo, Raven, Monitor, etc. all because of their fitness. Mollis Hill we call "Mrs. Gamp," and a better name could not be found for her. Of course she does not know her appellation, else I fear she would become our mortal enemy. But her stories are sometimes so marvellous that we cannot swallow them without a great attempt at self command. Her friends are all the most beautiful and talented which the world possesses and to account for this, we think that they are "Mrs. Harris's" and the world does such reallypossesses and to account for this, we think that they are "Mrs. Harris's" and the world does such really possess them. Truly, many of them must be creatures of the imagination. Mollie can not see any sense or even fun In Baron Munchausen; we think because she so closely resembles him. Our other parlormates, Misses Ansley and Jones, are almost nonentities in my estimation, but to each other they are a vast deal. They seem to have great faith In tho "Community" system, and our greatest trouble In regard to them is keeping scissors, button hooks, etc. In their proper places.-—But what a lot of stuff I am writing about my beloved parlor mates: Well, I presume their accounts of me are not more flatteringthan mine of them, nevertheless this is a free country and opinions cannot be forced. Tonight I have Just come from the meeting of the Religious Inquiry. Dr. Bush gave us a lecture on China. He is a queer little old man and amused us greatly by his strange manner of expressing himself. He showed some pictures of Pekin, many little idols and Chinese books. It is really terrible to think of grown up men and women trusting so Implicitly in those wooden images. Isn't it rather odd that now when you are hearing Swedenberg's doctrines explained I should be doing so too? Ofcourse not as thoroughly as you are but still I am getting some knowledge. Prof. Backus is devoting several of his Sunday Bible lessons to the subject, and although I am not a member of his class I got these days. I will send the only remaining photograph I have of those taken in Po'kaepsie. Many like it better than the one you have. Please send one of them back as I want to give it away. Is there no hope of ever getting your photograph? Be sure, that you nor the other members of the family (six brothers Included) shall not escape the clutches of the photographer this summer. The bell doth ring so goodnight darling -J-.Please excuse blots. I am sure I don't know where they came from perhaps you may answer "inkbottle."
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 5, 1871
Text: Vassar College. March 7, 5. Dear Carrie* I sigh every time I receive a letter from you to find what nice letters and interesting ones you can write me, while mine to you are such stupids. You ought to study Rhetoric, principally for the sake of punctua- be tion, and then write a little plainer and your Utters wouldA"perfect.»* I must praise your last one, there was not a word hut what X could read. Have you tried the "second string to your bow," shooting? It * ri i .... .j * i ...
Show moreVassar College. March 7, 5. Dear Carrie* I sigh every time I receive a letter from you to find what nice letters and interesting ones you can write me, while mine to you are such stupids. You ought to study Rhetoric, principally for the sake of punctua- be tion, and then write a little plainer and your Utters wouldA"perfect.»* I must praise your last one, there was not a word hut what X could read. Have you tried the "second string to your bow," shooting? It * ri i .... .j * i > would have been the only one I should have attempted. "No studying law for me."h a year, for as you are so apt a student no longer time will be required for understanding law thoroughly, 1 shall hear of Miss Carrie Pease practising law at the bar, and when I return home I hope to greet you as my sister, "Judge" Pease. Mamma wrrte that George G. had invited you to attend a ball, to be given the 22nd of last month. Did you go, and if so how did you enjoy yourself? Were you not aware, that Ash Wednesday and Washlngtons birthday were one and the same day? We have such nice little meetings now. Miss Garland, the Secretary, reads the Episcopal service and we all sing* An organ has beenengaged from Poughkeepsle aad when some- one plays on that, we get along very nicely, for none of the chants in the evening service are difficult* Miss Garland told her Bible class that next Sunday would be her last here. I am sorry that she is going away just now, but presume some scholar will take her place In our meetings. Are you •till studying Philosophy, or have you given that up lor your mora interesting one? Wo have finished reading Caesar lor this year and have now commenced Cicero, I like it very much, hut am surprised to lind that X do not remember anything at all about It. From new until the lirst ol April, we have to read lour orations; Justtwice as much ss you sccom- piished in a yearl I received a letter Irom Aunt Maria Robinson last week. She has heard irom Aunt Carrie again. Aunt writes, "Grandma has much improved in mind since leaving here, realises new that she Is In Jamesville, and (Aunt Maria) wants me to come next spring and visit her, snd wanted Aunt Carrie to buy a wedding present Irom her, Grandma, to Carrie Raynor, who has Just been married." I take that from Aunt's letter, because she says that as you Appear disposed to drop the correspondence she will let you do so. Yester- day the snow was determined to fall, and the sua was determined to prevent it. 1 don't know whichwould have conquered II the time had not come lor the sun to go to bed. That settled the matter and the snow loll as long as it chose covering the ground beautifully. However, the sua rose early and melted in a lew hours last nights labor. I meant to tell you ol the lecture by Curtis, upon Sir Philip Sydney and the one delivered since by ProI. Bacchus (Backus F of Vassar College, about the literature ol the nineteenth century. Suffice it to say that both were good. Curtis is the most fascinat- ing speaker I ever heard. I am expecting the ten oclock bell every moment, excuse so can not wfltt any mora* Please writing— Your loving Sister Julie, There is the bell now! (Julia M. Pease* '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 25, 1875
Text: March 25. 1875 Dear Carrie, Tour pretty present has been received - You guessed my wishes well, for it is just what I have frequently desired- What weather you must be reveling in, while now as I sit by the window, nought but snow and leafiest trees are visible - To crown all we had a pretty heavy fall of snow the day before yesterday, but today the sun is glorious. I don't wonder people talk so much about the weather, for with meits condition makes all the difference in the world. I can...
Show moreMarch 25. 1875 Dear Carrie, Tour pretty present has been received - You guessed my wishes well, for it is just what I have frequently desired- What weather you must be reveling in, while now as I sit by the window, nought but snow and leafiest trees are visible - To crown all we had a pretty heavy fall of snow the day before yesterday, but today the sun is glorious. I don't wonder people talk so much about the weather, for with meits condition makes all the difference in the world. I can't be very blue or miserable while the sun shines; at least in this climate, where it is a rarity - We manage to "put in" our vacation time very pleasantly doing nothing, most of the day - Sometimes it is hard work to do nothing industriously, but this spring I am tired enough to find it very easy. In the morning I practise a little, for if I know my piece I shall play it at the next concert; then draw fora while, and after dinner sleep or read - Last night we passed pleasantly enough in our Senior parlor, one of the girls reading while the others worked - One of Poe's tales was chosen, and I think it speaks well for Vassar training to say that although afterwards sleeping alone In a distant part of the house I was not at all frightened, neither had bad dreams. But I am not at all confident that I shall be so brave at home - Indeed I know in that robberish land I shall be afraid - That velour could not be obtained in Po'keepsie, nor in New York either - What's to be done? Shall I get a grey hat and send, or order one made by the time you come on? And had I not better have a bonnet made for Mamma here. You know you must all look your best at Commencement time, for Vassar is a critical place. And although it will make no difference to me how you look, other people make remarks. Papa should have a new and fashionablesuit, especially If he sit upon the platform as Colonel Smith said - Above all things make him buy a stylish hat - What will Mamma have for a dress? I think that cashmere if made up nicely would be most suitable, and perhaps as you have so much sewing to do at home, if it would be better to send it on and have it made here. The time is so near at hand that we must be thinking about such things.Please pay particular attention to the preceding remarks, and answer necessary questions. Received a letter from Julie Edith a few days since, and it was sad enough - I will write to her today if possible. I hope she can be persuaded to spend next winter with us, for I think the society of young people will do her much good - Having one or two other letters to write, so adieu for today - The "Chips" arrived in safety and were good} many thanks for them, as also the occasional papers. Did I ever write you, your marriage notice appeared in some of the N.Y. papers at the time? Who do you suppose put it in?
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 16, 1873
Text: Vassar. March 16 ,1873, Dearest Cara, Tonight finding no absolute necessity for studying, and feeling too lazy to go down stairs and hunt up the paper containing accounts of inaugural ceremonies, I will employ my time agreeable, if not very profitably (?) writing to you, dear— As usual I am raging at the weather. It always happens that right after I have been unusually wrathy upon the subject, it becomes quite pleasant and I am conscience-smitten. However I shall...
Show moreVassar. March 16 ,1873, Dearest Cara, Tonight finding no absolute necessity for studying, and feeling too lazy to go down stairs and hunt up the paper containing accounts of inaugural ceremonies, I will employ my time agreeable, if not very profitably (?) writing to you, dear— As usual I am raging at the weather. It always happens that right after I have been unusually wrathy upon the subject, it becomes quite pleasant and I am conscience-smitten. However I shall not be so again; I have suffered too much with cold for the last two nights. We pile on all our shawls, in addition to the blankets, have the window down but a trifle, a necessity when six are in one parlor, and yet we lie cramped up all night with aching bones. In the morning, just as we are beginning to grow a little warmer, up we must spring, dress in the cold and go about all day, shivering through the Corridors, shaking at the table, fee. The Chapel seems the only really comfortable place. And yet outdoors today the sun was shining brightly and walking was quite enjoyable. But when a large building once gets cold, there seems no drivingit away again. Sunday. To continue my descourse upon the weather, I can now record a most delightful day. When I awoke this morning I thought I could sunlight not possibly be at Vassar. The bright morning was flooding my room which was fragrant with flowers which had been standing there over night. Andall day I have been reminded of our lovely days In Feb. when the whole grounds are odorous with plum blossoms. The air today does not seem in keeping with the deep cover of snow upon ground. Yesterday Bertha Keffer, a southern girl, and mysef amused ourselves by making a snow man, about a foot high- We labelled him 'Lo! the poor Indian,' I and like little children, enjoyed decking him with green plumes and wands, and sacrilege! we placed a cigar in his mouth. Today I went to enquire after his health, but ah, where he had before smiled upon us, nothing now remains but a heap of soft snow. Can you make a moral for this sad tale? What an amusing time you all must have had when the roof blew off! fit I had beea there I think Papa would not have beea able to say that the gentleman outran all the ladies, for I am not as brave as Texas ought to be. Miss Lough, one of my parlor-mates, and myself are reading aloud "Off the Skelligs," and taking it all in all like it very weU. It has been so harshly criticised that I wan prepared to be disappointed in it, but notagreeably so, as I have been. Really, I have never had such an easy time, in regard to study, as this semester. If It were not for essays, it would all be delightful I was all prepared to give you a good scolding, yesterday when your letter came, and appeased me half as well as a peep at your dear face would have done. Just think, Carrie, I hope to be at home on your next birthday. won't that be fine? Mir lleben sie Drutefi Geben sie meine JLiebe alleren. Lovingly Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 24, 1873
Text: "Vassar." March 24. '72 1872, My dear Carrie, Again we have had a mild spring day, but this climate has become so variable that always after a warm day an unusually cold one is to be expected. After this I hope that there will be no more very cold days, especially during our short vacation do we want pleasant weather. We anticipate a nice time during our ten days vacation. We have planned excursions into Po'keepsie, to Cedar Ridge, Sunrise hill and various other places of...
Show more"Vassar." March 24. '72 1872, My dear Carrie, Again we have had a mild spring day, but this climate has become so variable that always after a warm day an unusually cold one is to be expected. After this I hope that there will be no more very cold days, especially during our short vacation do we want pleasant weather. We anticipate a nice time during our ten days vacation. We have planned excursions into Po'keepsie, to Cedar Ridge, Sunrise hill and various other places of interest near us. By the way, tell Mamma that she need not fear anything from my going to Po'keepsie without a teacher, for my acquaintances are none of them after the "Leland" pattern. Please ask Papa If he has ever known a gentleman of the name of Preston, in Galveston. This gentleman has resided In Texas for more than twenty years, hence, I suppose of course Papa is acquainted with him. His business was commission, I think. He died last summer, but has a brother still residing in Galveston. He was a cousin of my music teacher. Miss Piatt (Anna M. Piatt, 1867*75). For this reason I inquire concerning him. And do you know either personally or by hearsay, a Mr. Taylor from the North. A young lady asked me today if I knew aught of him and I did not, I am sorry to say. The gentlemansays he knows of our family well, and even one Miss Pease, he also had reason to think that he is known to the family. If you know him please inform me. When are you going to have your picture taken and send me? I am waiting for one with great expectation. I laughed considerably at your description of your horseback ride to the gate. It was very kind in George to think of bringing the horse for you to ride and I think it was a shame you could not endure the saddle to remain on the little fellow. My roommate Is writing home at the same time with me, and has just remarked that there is an unusual amount of matter to write this week by her speech I am reminded to tell you of the two lectures wehave had the two past Friday evenings. The first one was by Mr. William Parsons, an Englishman. The subject was "Michael Angelo." A very interesting one, as was the lecture. Giving a description is very lame unless one is all excitement about the subject! and really after a week has passed my enthusiasm had almost gone, so that I shall not attempt to tell you anything of it. Besides, my descriptive powers are not very great at any time. Our last lecture was about "Light," and was given by Prof. Mortin. a young men seemingly not more than twenty four or five years old. His Interest was more the experiments than a show of rhetoric. These were numerous and some were very beautiful. One very interesting one was throwing a golden light through, many scarlet banners; this light was entirely deprived of all red color and therefore made the scarlet articles look like black. The com- plexion of all the people was made most ghastly by it. Another very beauti- ful one was turning water out of a goblet placed on the floor and making the water leek as if it were light pouring forth. It was also made different colors. Many of the experiments I did not at all understand, never having studied philosophy, and so simply received as among the marvellous.Have come to the end of my paper so must end my letter. Love to all from their absent one— J- Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 10, 1872
Text: Vassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we...
Show moreVassar. Sunday, March 10 1872 My dear Carrie, I have Just come from the meeting of Religious Inquiry, and after being very much bored there for nearly an hour, I do net feel much inclined to write. A missionary from Chile was the speaker and if he had spoken well he might have interested us very much in the doings of a strange land, however, he did not, and our pleasantest recollections of him will be connected with his sermon this morning, for it was only half an hour long. You know we usually have to listen to sermons mare than an hour long. Today I was just preparing to get sleepy when Mr. Gilbert stopped. This last weak has been a fearfully cold one. The Art Gallery was so icy cold that we could not paint at all. It has been like one of our northers, only of course much worse. The wind whistled all round the house and found its way into every crack and crevice. All the windows and even the blinds were closed but yet the corridors were bitterly cold. In many of the rooms ice formed an eighth of an inch and even thicker. Our room was very warm all the time and was a refuge for many of the girls who had to leave their rooms on account of the cold. It is warm again andtoday has been so rainy and sloppy that we were excused from outdoor exercise. Such a day as this, is not very conducive to cheerfulness, and I think almost everybody has been somewhat blue or homesick. I have not suffered from the latter maladie much since Christmas, perhaps because I have not had time to mope. Our little oasis in the barren time from January to April has been a lecture from Wendell Philips. He lectured here last Friday night and, as he always does, delighted everyone who heard him. The subject was "The Lost Arts," a lecture he has been giving for thirty years, he says. He looks very little elder than when we heard him before, and I presume If you had heard him again yourold time wish to be in his wife's place and sit at his feet and learn wisdom of him would have been renewed. His wife does not seem to appreciate her good fortune, however. Tonight Mollie Hill and I have been to call on Cliffie Leverin (Clifford Loverin, '75.) She is really a fine looking girl, and talks well, seems quite gifted but is rather flighty. Very many do not like her, and I think I do not care to know her very intimately. It seems Bettie Paschal came North with Miss Loverin last summer. Cliffie is something after the style of Bettie. The twenty minute bell has Just rung so I most close. I missed your letter this week, the one which usually comes on Saturday. Presume it will come tomorrow. Love to all from your stray sheep, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 17, 1871
Text: Vassar College, March IT, 1871. Dear sister, X had just commenced a most doleful letter to you yesterdsy when I was Interrupted by a visit from such s sweet girl, Ettie Cleveland, who telling would not let me feel sad any more; comforting me sndAme that the dark places in ones life only made the pleasant ones brighter. There are occasionally 4n> with everyone days when everything goes wrong, and yesterday was such a one with me. 1 suppose, as the eld saying is, 'I got out of wrong...
Show moreVassar College, March IT, 1871. Dear sister, X had just commenced a most doleful letter to you yesterdsy when I was Interrupted by a visit from such s sweet girl, Ettie Cleveland, who telling would not let me feel sad any more; comforting me sndAme that the dark places in ones life only made the pleasant ones brighter. There are occasionally 4n> with everyone days when everything goes wrong, and yesterday was such a one with me. 1 suppose, as the eld saying is, 'I got out of wrong side of the bed.1 I knew myFrench lesson well, and did not get a question, but for that matter, Miss Kapp hardly ever asks me anything and it makes the class very stupid for me. Then Miss JLord, in Latin, gave me a scolding, not because I did not know my lesson, but because X can not read Latin with any expression. Reading Latin is her great hobby, and it Is a thing I cannot do. She makes us learn Latin and it recite^and, what is much worse, read a sentence from the book, then close the book and repeat it. 1 never could learn Ike a parrot and so it is impossible for me to do this without s greet deal of help. I am drawing the head of Diana, from a cast and yesterday 1 coulddo nothing with it. I could nut make it lo©~ Uke her. Sometimes 1 think that 1 can never do anything at Drawing and had better give it up. To crown all, I came down to hear the mail distributed and found no letter for me, and in more than iwc weeks X had had nothing from home except a very short note from you,** I am afraid that If Ettie should come In now, she would find me writing about as complaining a Isttsr as I was yesterday. But this morning I received your letter and Mamma's, and they have made me quite happy. Thank you, lor your wish to send me a birthdaypresent. It makes me sad to feel that I am eighteen. I used to think that I would always be willing to tell my age, but now I leel very much like calling my sell younger. In lact, I can hardly realiae that I am so old, and it seems more natural to say that I am sixteen. I suppose that is the way with all these ladies ol a certain age; it seems more natural to call themselves younger. I expected to have had a cry on my birthday, it is the custom to do so,— but I was so busy all day that 1 did not lind Hme, and at night I was so sleepy, that I dropped oH to sleep, while preparing tosqueeae out a lew tears. You say that you heard Prol. Hamiasy was to be ordained. I do not think it can be so or Mr. Levancoat would have mentioned it. Among the Austin items which he told me, was one that Dr. Lane was very soon to i be married to Miss Mollle Green. That will be one more oil the list ol Austin belles, and if Mtollie Sewal marries soon, as you seem to think she will, the number lelt will not be very large. I have written you that I shall remain here during the holidays. We only have ten days, and I think I shall enjoy my sell very well. There is i ' .... ^ i such a fine library here that one cannot fail to findamusement. Dear little Carrie, don't think of such a thing as my criticiaing your letters, they are very precious to me written in any way. When I learn to write as good oaes it will be time to think of each a thing. What a funny ides to seat myself with a letter la one hand fc Rhetoric In the other, but do not fear that I shall ever attempt it. The weather is so warm that 1 find 1 am beginning to be affected by "spring fever" (laziness) and I want to be out doors all the time walk- ing, or seated on one of the benches readiag, instead of staying in the house learning stupid lessons. X think I have afflicted you with enough stuff of aninferior kind and so will close with much love* Julie (Julia M. Pease, *75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 11, 1871
Text: March 11, 1871. Dear Carrie, Ifi I did not think that you have written, and your letters have failed to reach me, X should feel badly. As it is, half the pleasure of Saturday and Sunday is taken away, by only receiving one very short letter from you. This letter, of a little over two pages, is all I have had from home for some thing over a week. The time between the date of this letter part of the letter is destroyed,. . . last one I have . . . from you is two . . .nd two...
Show moreMarch 11, 1871. Dear Carrie, Ifi I did not think that you have written, and your letters have failed to reach me, X should feel badly. As it is, half the pleasure of Saturday and Sunday is taken away, by only receiving one very short letter from you. This letter, of a little over two pages, is all I have had from home for some thing over a week. The time between the date of this letter part of the letter is destroyed,. . . last one I have . . . from you is two . . .nd two days. * . . that you have not written me in all that time? I know that I do not write home often now, but I have no time to spare. Miss Morse called me down to her a few days ago to tell me that I must drop one of my studies, unless I could get Dr. Avery's permission to keep on. With some difficulty, I induced Dr. Avery to allow me to have them all. French is so easy for me that Ido not have to study much on it and Rhetoric is not very difficult, but still some time is taken in learn- ing them and forty minutes in reciting each. We are required to spend two hours on a lesson if we cannot learn it in less time, and my four, counting them as such, would need eight, but we called them only three, that makes six hours for study, but I have counted the minutes often, and cannot find that I have r.>ach over four hours, which Ireally can study. Just five hours every day are occupied in eating, chapel and silent times. I think it a waste of the time. Much to my surprise a few days ago, I had a call from Mr. Levancoat. Tou had not written me that he had come North, and he says it is over a month since he left Austin. He showed me a very good photograph ol Gussie Brldgland which her mother gave him. He saw the Col. and Mrs. Bridgeland in Memphis. They do not expect to remain in Texas.Mrs. B. thinks that it will not be lor Gussie's advantage to live ' i i '. < i ! there* lor there is so little society. Mr. Levancoat would not send his card up to me as he wished to give me a surprise. I was trying to think . i , . ■ , i who the gentleman could be but failed to think oI anyone. I do not know any gentlemen at the North except my uncles and I thought it could be none ol them. O Carrie, i! you knew how I longed to get letters Irom you, you would not be so remiss in writing. Your very loving sister ... • , "i i JulieP.S. I received a letter from Aunt Juliet this week saying that your long lost bracelet had been found. I presume she has written you of it. J shall ssk her to send it to me, for my charm one is too nice to wear commonly and bracelets are a saving of cuffs. tJulia M. Pease, »75j
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 19, 1874
Text: Vassar. June 19. 74. Dear Carrie, I am ashamed of myself for not writing to you until so late in the week; there has been nothing in particular to prevent my writing you, only that it is hard to get about it generally when I do not write Sunday - Two other letters had to be written then, and these took sway my time usually given to home letters, and there were interruptions the rest of the time.I am just through with my last examination, and you may be sure that I am happy, though I should...
Show moreVassar. June 19. 74. Dear Carrie, I am ashamed of myself for not writing to you until so late in the week; there has been nothing in particular to prevent my writing you, only that it is hard to get about it generally when I do not write Sunday - Two other letters had to be written then, and these took sway my time usually given to home letters, and there were interruptions the rest of the time.I am just through with my last examination, and you may be sure that I am happy, though I should have been more so if I had done better in the last one. I am utterly discouraged and never want to see a book again. In spite of all Papa may say to the contrary, I do not like to graduate without an honor, and it is a hard pill for me to swallow daily, in perceiving how utterly beyond my grasp one is. I wish you could all be here now, we might have such a goodtime, but as it is we girls who have no company will wander restlessly and forlornly around until next Thursday when we start on the Geological trip. Then we anticipate a very line time. We are all in excitement trying to get furniture for our next yearrs parlor, as nice and at the same time as cheap as possible, of course at second hand. Our parlors when we are Sealers we want to have as line as possible. Curtains, cornice and sofawe have procured for fourteen dollars, and other little things we have ourselves - Please excuse this stupid little letter, but really I em in such a whirl that I can think of nothing to write. All my parlormates but one are leaving, which creates some excitement and the thought that there is no more study Froggy, Agamemnon we have named him seems pretty well. But just now I think he is suffering from colic, the effect of cream which Dr. Webster game him. She thought I was starving him, but he really will not eat the most tempting morsels with which I try to dine him. Good bye. dearest love to all
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 22, 1874
Text: Vassar, June 22. 1874 My dear Carrie, Having plenty of sparse time from now on, I begin a letter to you, my dear and will keep It In band perhaps until our festivities are over. I look forward to them with very little pleasure, for there is a great sameness after having seen these affairs twice. I have been to take a look at the frog, dear Aggie, and I find it is my last, for the poor thing will never breathe again. Us little eyes are glazed and its body is stiff, and we know that is not ...
Show moreVassar, June 22. 1874 My dear Carrie, Having plenty of sparse time from now on, I begin a letter to you, my dear and will keep It In band perhaps until our festivities are over. I look forward to them with very little pleasure, for there is a great sameness after having seen these affairs twice. I have been to take a look at the frog, dear Aggie, and I find it is my last, for the poor thing will never breathe again. Us little eyes are glazed and its body is stiff, and we know that is not "playing possum," as It frequently does. Did I tell you that Dr. Webster gave it some cream and ever since it has apparently been In pain; sometimes Stretching itself out, until like a line It has only length without breadth or thickness, and again receding, to one side as If paralyaed. Now I shall take him to Prof. Orton and see what he will do with it. Trenton Falls, June 28. Until today I have had no time to finish this letter, and even now I feel very little like it. This afternoon some of the girls are going to make a second trip up to the falls, but I feel more like remaining In the house and trying to keep cool, which latter is no very easy task! To say that we have had a glorious time seems tame, so I knew not what to say. Every moment has been crowded with enjoyment, and we look forward with sorrow to the morrow which Is to part us. I must say that I anticipate no great pleasure at Burlington, I never went any where with so little desire of so doing, and the hope of leaving soon - You will want to know why this is, and if so I why go, I presume, and I will try and explain. Lillie Lewis most persons think a very charming person, and so I suppose should I, but really we are not congenial. She is one of these quiet soft little persons, apparently yielding and unselfish, yet with a will of her own and a way of her own which seldom agree with mine, and I being unhappy unless having my own way, you see the difficulty. I don't knew why, but she was very desirous that I should visit her at the same time Bird Bell did, thinking that youwould all be in early I declined, bat finding you will not, there seemed nothing to do but accept, for refusing would have been telling her, In so many words, that I did not wish to visit her. I do not expect to remain longer than Monday of next week (the 6th) and perhaps not so long. Our trip would take me so long to describe that I will not attempt it, merely stating that we went safely over some very hasardous places, and saw wonderful sights, leaving the remainder to copious notes taken for the benefit of the absent, and the October number of the Miscellany In which on account will appear, written by Emma Clark The falls are wonderful, the house well kept, and the proprietor, Mr. More, the most obliging and kindest of men. This morning he took us, at his own expense, threemiles away to his Unitarian church, where we were kindly received, and thanked by the minister's wife for coming. Mr. M. is something of a Geologist and all the family are musical. A pipe organ is in one of the rooms, a grand piano in another, and a square in still another. Wo sing hymns for his benefit in the evenings, the organ being played by young Mr. Denny, a boarder, and a most curious specimen of the genus homo. Twenty two years old, he is not bigger than a child of ten, wears glasses and talks in the most proper manner. Fan & I talked to him for some time thinking him a boy of sixteen. When seated at the organ his feet do not touch the floor. I am getting to warm to write more at present, so good-bye. Heed notexpect another letter from me as I shall expect you on beforeanother can reach you -
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 9, 1874
Text: Vassar. June 9. 1874 My dear Carrie, The weather is so warm now that my laziness increases greatly and I find it almost impossible to study, or in fact to do anything. Yesterday Miss Kapp told us not to forget that "the spirit builds the body," as Waliensteln says, and to make our spirits command our bodies to work faithfully, but it is indeed hard. With only two weeks more to look forward to, there is great temptation to become lax. Not that I ever study very hard; it is "not...
Show moreVassar. June 9. 1874 My dear Carrie, The weather is so warm now that my laziness increases greatly and I find it almost impossible to study, or in fact to do anything. Yesterday Miss Kapp told us not to forget that "the spirit builds the body," as Waliensteln says, and to make our spirits command our bodies to work faithfully, but it is indeed hard. With only two weeks more to look forward to, there is great temptation to become lax. Not that I ever study very hard; it is "not my nature to".The horned frog arrived here in safety, and amused itself shortly after Us arrival in laying a supply of eggs. These however dried up soon, and of course will amount to nothing in this climate. The frog seemed not at all well for a day or two: indeed, we called It dead several times, and even thought of singing its funeral dirge, but suddenly it came to life and frisked about finely. Professor Orton wants one of the members of the Natural History Society to write about, and perhaps one will. We lie a string around Its head, and thenfasten him to the table and thus he takes his daily exercise, his "constitutional". Please tell me who sent him. Did you? I suppose so, but wonder whose writing is on the boxcover. Saturday our class drew rooms for the coming year. Miss Terry has given the coming Seniors the third Corridor South for their own. So we have to take Inside double rooms, as In our Prep. days. My bad-luck did not desert me and I shall flourish next year in an inside double with Emma Clark, quite a nice girl. There are few single rooms and the sick girlsmust have these, but I should have liked to be lucky for once in my life and that was now, and the luck, an outside room. Why did you begin the kitchen until you and Mamma could be there for the completion? Even now I suppose you expect to remain only for the walls to be put up, and the Interior is of far more importance. I should think it ought to be made with all improvements, as at the North. Please send me the plans. Really, Carrie, I know nothing about the fashions, having had but one dress made this spring, and that with a basque. I know nothing about them. The girls here are having redingotes made, pretty much like those of last year, but we never pretend to be in style. In cities we would look forward from the back woods. But then in Poquonock we will be all right I think, no matter what you make. The grenadier is not among my pieces, and before now I presume you have found it. With the hope of having you very soon in the flesh to talk to - Lovingly, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 10, 1872
Text: Vassar College. June 10, 1872. My dear Carrie, Since I did not write home Sunday, I fear I shall not have much time now for a long letter. The reviews have come and in Geometry it is pretty hard as we take a book for a lesson. The other things are not as bad and so we manage to get along. I am so sorry you have been sick. Bilious attacks are so very ditime. And this Is your birthday! "May you see a thousand returns of the same" etc. etc. Dearest, I wish I could be with you today,...
Show moreVassar College. June 10, 1872. My dear Carrie, Since I did not write home Sunday, I fear I shall not have much time now for a long letter. The reviews have come and in Geometry it is pretty hard as we take a book for a lesson. The other things are not as bad and so we manage to get along. I am so sorry you have been sick. Bilious attacks are so very ditime. And this Is your birthday! "May you see a thousand returns of the same" etc. etc. Dearest, I wish I could be with you today, and see you enter upon your twenty second year, for you are really twenty one, is it not so? It seems hard to believe, now, when I think of it end when I see you it will be still harder. But the years make no difference, you are not a bit older now than when "sweet sixteen." Indeed I believe you grow younger. I think of you In our cosy dining room eating the birthday cake, for that good old custom will never pass from our house. And I think of the many birthdays we have spent In the same way, and of the pretty flowers with which we used to deck the cake. Tell Papa that his letter written in Cincinnati was received. I thought I had mentioned its receipt, but suppose 'twas forgotten. This surely must be the rainy season. Almost every day abundant showers fall, and although very much needed by vegetation we cannot help complaining of their frequency. I havedone scarcely anything in the way of paintings this year, so do not raise your hopes very high. I paint very slowly, and then I spent much time and patience trying to paint some corn from nature, and alter all the corn could scarcely be recognised. I am sleepy and stupid tonight, and cannot write more at present. Goodnight Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 18, 1871
Text: Vassar College, June 18, 1871. Dear Carrie, This is our last Sunday at Vassar. It is now raining very hard and I fear the rain will prevent many persons from coming out to hear the Baccalaureate* We will have the full benefit of it, though, and as it will be long and after It, the Fresident addresses the seniors, I presume we will be quite tired* Our examinations passed off very well. There was little company in any of the classes, and in mine theretry and finish it* Last Tuesday, while all...
Show moreVassar College, June 18, 1871. Dear Carrie, This is our last Sunday at Vassar. It is now raining very hard and I fear the rain will prevent many persons from coming out to hear the Baccalaureate* We will have the full benefit of it, though, and as it will be long and after It, the Fresident addresses the seniors, I presume we will be quite tired* Our examinations passed off very well. There was little company in any of the classes, and in mine theretry and finish it* Last Tuesday, while all waited anxiously, the names of the next yesrs Freshman class were read In Chapel. Mine was net among the number although that class (75) Is my class* I was behind in Algebra. If I had only known how easily I could make up Algebra I would have done so before the examinations, because Wednesdsy afternoon, Thursday and Friday I studied at spare moments and passed. So now I am Freshman, even If my name has not been read off, but I will have to wait until next year before enter- ing the class. We drew our rooms Friday.As I drew with the "preps," my room is not a very good one. It is an inside double room on the same corridor as I am on now. There are **piles" of people In the College now. The classes of *68 - '69 meet together this year. I think I never saw a much homelier set than the Akimnae, but then they are said to be very talented. Last night there was a concert. The girls did very nicely and I think everyone was pleased. Tonight there will be an address by one of the Alumnae and Wednesday is Commencement. Your birthday is past, Carrie, and you are twenty. I wish I could have been with youand have seen my little Carrie as she passed from the "teens." I want to hear about your presents aad how you liked them. How are you going to have your black grenadine made? All ruffles and over skirts, I suppose, as they are always made. One of our graduates this year, will never wear aa overskirt, but she is small and looks nicely without. She Is a great naturalist and wears short hair and no over skirts I presume so as to more easily catch butterflies and snakes, I was very glad to receive Lllla Grahams letter and have already aaswered it. I am disgusted with dressmaking since I received my white alpaca. I wrote you that at Christmas I left it at Aunt Mferia's to be trimmed and have aa overskirt made, and Miss Gray was to do the work without asking much. Instead of having Miss Gray do the work Aunt sent it to a dress maker, and everything together cost eleven dollars-- making and new alpaca. She would have made a new waist but I protested against it. The dress looks very nicely but I would not have had it touched II I had known Aunt would send It to the dress maker. Our parlor is a most forlorn looking place. The pictures are down and the trunks stand- ing half packedwith many things strewn on the floor. X must go now and finish packing. With love Julie. iJulia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: June 4, 1871
Text: Vassar Callage, June 4, 1871. Dearest Carrie, I am beginning my letter te yen this morning so that I may have the afternoon for a nice long nap. Our evening Chapel services have been changed so that we may take our exercise after tea and before Chapel. It is much nicer so, because the day is very warm for walking. This Is the first Sunday of the month but it was so warm that I did net go In te church. We have to ride In an omnibus which is generally crowded and it Is not verypleasant. Did I...
Show moreVassar Callage, June 4, 1871. Dearest Carrie, I am beginning my letter te yen this morning so that I may have the afternoon for a nice long nap. Our evening Chapel services have been changed so that we may take our exercise after tea and before Chapel. It is much nicer so, because the day is very warm for walking. This Is the first Sunday of the month but it was so warm that I did net go In te church. We have to ride In an omnibus which is generally crowded and it Is not verypleasant. Did I write you that the last time I went In the omnibus went so far down In the mud that we all had to get out and walk seme distance? The Pres. gave us this morning a very long and, I presume, a stupid sermon. I say presume, because I could not keep my mind on what the Pres. was saying aad I hardly remember a thing which he said. You speak of attending the tableaux given by the society of our church at the Opera House aad have never told me before that there was as an Opera House such a placeAln Austin. Is It a thing sprung up In a aight like the ancient bean* or has one el our old halls been rechristened? I wish X could see Msj. Evans. Can't youby some means procure a photograph aad send me? If X remember Mr. Brittain well, his hair would not require much friaalng to make it resemble a fashionable dandy of the present time. Does he laugh as much as formerly? Do you remember the day he came out te call with his sister and the lemonade we passed them? Tau did net tell me who teok you to the hop, aad If it had not been fer Mamma's thoughtfuiness X should have been left In Ignorance upon that important point. iNaaaie? , X wish Mamie Hopkins would write to me. Ploase tell her so, and ask Carrie Haynie ,? , if she can find time to write ma occasionally. Do you ever see old Mrs. Grumbles and hor "gude man." The old lady hasnot written to me for a long* long time. Floase give nay love to hor and the Maj. whan you see them. Speaking of sending love reminds ma that Connie Smith wished me to sand hers to you. She has Invited me to visit her immediately altar school doses and I presume that 1 shall stay a day or so In New York before going on to Conn. 1 had rather not because it will be very warm and rather troublesome doing so, but Connie does not like it because X did not visit her In the spring, and Florence Smith wishes me totcome and see her this summer at Now Port. Will you ask Mamma If she thinks X had better do so? Our reviews are going to bo very hard. In Latin wereview an Oration of Cicero each day until we finish what we have read, and I presume that we will have four days far reviewing tho two books of Virgil which we have been reading this spring. I wish you were reading Virgil with us. I am sure you would like It. Tha story Is very Interesting and tha descriptions are so beautiful. I am really beginning to like Latin. I suppose because X can understand it a little. French reviews are hard. Miss Kapp asks all the little rules and X fear X should not do very well If she asked me many question. But she seldom calls on me to recite. X do not know why. Our Frenchclass is very largo, there are aver fifty scholars In it* When Mademoiselle Slmonds was here the girls tsted to left her class for ours* She was so cross* Have X told yon that Mile, left College? We were all so glad to get rid of her* around the neck In wearing the chemises you made for me I find that tine bandsAare rather small to be comfortable Will you make the others larger? I think that I sent you the length around those which I wear now* There have been®* good many cases of small~po* In Poughkeepsie and Dr. Avery thought that we all should be vaccinated. As it Is a great many years since mine took I have been vaccinated again. It Is several days since, but as yet it hasnot begun to take. The Dr. thought that it would because the mark on my arm Is so slight. The measles are in Poughkeepsie and it is feared they will reach the College. Isn't It fortunate I da not have them to dread again. I want to play "Tam a shanter" and hear you play "Wandering Jew." 1 wish I was home. \ . goodnight with love Julie (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 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: January 31, 1871
Text: Janvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je croyais que j'cssaleraic de le fa Ire. Je sals que ma lettre sera remplie de fautes, mais j'espère que la prochaine sera écrite mieux. Car ne répondrez-vous pas cette lettre en français? J'ai une nouvelle compagne de chambre, Mademoiselle Woolaey par nom.Janvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je...
Show moreJanvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je croyais que j'cssaleraic de le fa Ire. Je sals que ma lettre sera remplie de fautes, mais j'espère que la prochaine sera écrite mieux. Car ne répondrez-vous pas cette lettre en français? J'ai une nouvelle compagne de chambre, Mademoiselle Woolaey par nom.Janvier 31. ,1871, Ma chfere Carrie, Je n'ai jamais 6crit une lsttre en franpais, mals aujourd'hui je croyais que j'cssaleraic de le fa Ire. Je sals que ma lettre sera remplie de fautes, mais j'espère que la prochaine sera écrite mieux. Car ne répondrez-vous pas cette lettre en français? J'ai une nouvelle compagne de chambre, Mademoiselle Woolaey par nom. Avez-vous jamais lu "Little Women"? Mile. Woolsey est tant comme "fori t? Elle dit que sa pins grande douleur depuls sa naissanee a été, qu'elle n'6tait pas un garçon. Elle a l'air d'un garçon, et elle agie comme un garçon. Mais Je ne peux vous dire de lui en fran^ais et J'attendrai jusqu'à ce que j'écrirai en anglais. Mademoiselle Kapp notre lnstltutrice française rirait, de bon coeur, je prenne, si elle verrait cette lettre. Je trouve que depuis lepremier Janvier J'ai écrit sept lettres a ma maison et Je n'ai reçu que dix lettres de ma maison, quand il y a trols personnes pour écrire a moi. "Comment est-ce pour haut?" comme ma compagne de chambre dirait. Cette lettre est presque le plus stupide que j'ai Jamais écrit. Je crois si grasse que Je puis a peine voir. Mes joues sont très grasses. Quelqu'un m'a dit qu'il est parceque je bois tant de lait, et je pense quecela est aussi le raison pourquoi J'ai si sommeil. Je ne boirai pas du lait encore mais je prendrai du thé. Ma premiere interrogation vient ce matin a onze heure et cinq minutes, et j'en ecrira a maman. Ne monte pas cette lettre a quelqu'un, mais reponde bientôt. Donne mon amour a chaque personne a la maison et accepte beau- coup pour toi-meme. Pense souvent a moi. Julie M. Pease {Julia M. Pease, *75j
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 25, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Jan. 25. 1871. Dear Carrie, Every time 1 think of you (and that is nearly all the time) I think what a little angel you are, and how cross and bad 1 used to be sometimes to you. Why are you so good and smart? How do you manage to be so? X never realised before 1 came here how very selfish 1 was. 1 suppose because you were all so kind and good to me at home that you excused everything from me, but now it seems as though there was nothing at all to me but selfishness and conceit...
Show moreVassar College, Jan. 25. 1871. Dear Carrie, Every time 1 think of you (and that is nearly all the time) I think what a little angel you are, and how cross and bad 1 used to be sometimes to you. Why are you so good and smart? How do you manage to be so? X never realised before 1 came here how very selfish 1 was. 1 suppose because you were all so kind and good to me at home that you excused everything from me, but now it seems as though there was nothing at all to me but selfishness and conceit. When X go home X shall try very hard and not let my wicked temperget the better of me. Here there is no cauae for getting angry because X am not intimate enough with any person and so the selfishness shows out plainer than it ever did before. But don't say a word against this in your letters, for it Is a good thing for me occasionally to see my badness. X have received several Austin papers, but from whom I do not know. The handwriting is certainly none of our family's and it is not C.C.A., and X cannot imagine who they are from; but do not care, so that X receive them. Susie Towns end wrote me that she had seen in an Austin paper that Mr. Swancoat t? , was building, or was going to, a house to be called the "Austin Atheneum," on the plan ofcity houses, with gas, hot and cold water and heated by steam. And that this was to be built on know College Hill. What do you know of it? and what is it intended for. I don't A the meaning of the word "Atheneum" but suppose it to be a place like the Hartford oae and I can't tee that they need hot and cold water, and where is the gas to come from? Austin must have become very much more of a city than It was when I left it, to have arrived at the dignity of gas, or perhaps one of those gas wells has been discovered? The Republican said thst within the last twelve months, one thousand buildings had been put up in Austin; I wonder if they counted all the little negro huts In to makethe number and some chicken houses too I expect. The Binghamton girls and myself have had a pleasure which not very many here have had; and that pleasure was the being present during Faculty meeting. Every Monday afternoon the faculty meet together, and at the last one the three young ladies and myself were called down; it was our being called for about the same affair, our going away for the holidays, andAwas a great surprise, for the Pres. had said before that he would not mention the sub- ject again. It was all Miss JLymans doing I am sure, for she is the most stern woman I think I ever saw. When we have all been told to be very quiet and not talk at all when we pass her doorfor she was very sick and could not bear any noise, it was a surprise to find her in faculty meetings but as some girl said, if she knew she were going to die within an hour, she would still go to facility meeting. But she is really very near the grave and we ought not to make the going down to it any harder for her. Perhaps you have seen in a New York paper the notice of a lecture by one of the Vassar teachers. Miss Swasey £wayae, the elocution teacher went down to N.Y. and delivered a lecture. I don't remember the name it given to but it was about women; what they had done Irom the earliest ages, andhow sometimes they have been superior to men in reso- lution and courage. We all thought that it would be very good, but Miss Beach said that her father attended, and he wrote her that the hall where Miss Swusey lectured was no larger than ours at the Colie^, that there ol were only sixty persons in attendance and^those many looked as though they could not afford to pay the price of admittance, one dollar, and so were probably there by invitation. It is too bad that she did not succeed lor she was intending to make lecturing her business. 1 lease look among my papers in my bureau drawer and if you can find it send the pattern of a transparency tohang in the window. I have at home a very pretty pattern of a cross with leaves and flowers about it, and want it now to make one for my window. I am almost sure that the pattern is with my iraps in one of the drawers of my "yellow bureau." There is splendid sleighing now and tonight the freshman class have a sleighride; they expect to have a grand time, but 1 do not envy them at all because the night is bitter cold. It seems sometimes as though our time was entirely wasted in try- ing to learn Latin. Today we learned one little iact, which was, the exact meaning ol the word "veto." When the Pres. writes "veto" on a bill it is the same assaying "I forbid," lor it is the Latin word meaning that. I presume you knew all about it belore, but I did not. All the good though that Latin is expected to do us is to discipline the mind, but mine can never be disciplined* As Miss Lord* our Latin teacher said, the other day, here they intendAto make us think, lor nothing is excused which results from thoughtlessness or forgetfulness. X shall write to Fapa and will now close. This letter has been in my desk for several days, and today have received letu^rs from home and find answers to some of my questions, but I cannot afford to write my letter over. With much love Julie ,Julia M. Fease, 'TSj
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 31, 1875
Text: Vassar. Jan. 31. 1875 Dear Carrie, I wish you would be satisfied this week to receive no letter from me, but knowing you would not, and having sent merely a postcard last week, do not dare to repeat the process. Received this week the papers from home containing the accounts of the Queen Mab entertainment, but I am anxious to hear from you a personal account, and also of the Governor's reception which Mamma merely mentioned in her last. Our reviews have been lengthened, making ournew...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 31. 1875 Dear Carrie, I wish you would be satisfied this week to receive no letter from me, but knowing you would not, and having sent merely a postcard last week, do not dare to repeat the process. Received this week the papers from home containing the accounts of the Queen Mab entertainment, but I am anxious to hear from you a personal account, and also of the Governor's reception which Mamma merely mentioned in her last. Our reviews have been lengthened, making ournew semester begin a week later. Have written for the studies Chemistry, German, Phiseology, and Natural Philosophy, Music and Drawing. As yet have received no answer, but hope that "silence gives consent" and that my suit has prospered with our worthy Faculty. The first and last studies are only half, so that my work will net be greater than this semester, especially as I have risen from position of Vice to President of our chapter, and so will have nothing to do. Not long ago Mrs. Livermore lectured here, but I believe I wrote you of It at the time. I rack my brains to think of something to tell you and can find nothing, neither can the most gossippy of my parlor-mates tell me anything. Therefore with my best love I bid you adieu, hoping that February will bring me a more fluent pen than its dying predecessor has done - J.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 17, 1875
Text: Vassar. Jan. 17 - '75 Dear Carrie, That postal at Cincinnati was never written, for want of the card. You know I forgot to take any from St. Louis and none could be procured on the cars - The trip was as comfortable as could be expected, when the weather was so cold. The conductor you spoke of was extremely kind, being much of a "ladies' man" he told me - Indeed everyone along the way was so kind that if I had not before believed in the "milk of human kindness" I...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 17 - '75 Dear Carrie, That postal at Cincinnati was never written, for want of the card. You know I forgot to take any from St. Louis and none could be procured on the cars - The trip was as comfortable as could be expected, when the weather was so cold. The conductor you spoke of was extremely kind, being much of a "ladies' man" he told me - Indeed everyone along the way was so kind that if I had not before believed in the "milk of human kindness" I should now be compelled to do so. Had not the slightest difficulty in being excused for tardiness - Before I asked for it Miss Terry handed me an excuse. If I had been a month late I do not doubt but it would have been the same, so great is her devotionto the Class of '75. Miss Terry looks well this Year, and says her health is good, perhaps that is one reason why she is so particularly amiable. Your cards were received, and also the papers containing the marriage announcement - And every day since I have been expecting a letter from you. Thinking you would not remain long in St. Louis, I wrotehome merely, and am glad now that I did not waste a letter on St. L. Found all my Class back and hard at work - The first night of my arrival a rehearsal had been arranged, in which Miss Kapp was to take my part if I had not come. And every day since there were rehearsals, sometimes two or three. Friday night the play came off, and very successfully, the audience say, and I shouldthink from the peals of laughter with which it was received - Several times we were compelled to stop until the room was quiet before continuing our speeches. The costumes were all good, and my satin greatly admired. The entertainment proved so satisfactory that I think Miss Kapp will feel like try- ing again. But we actors comfort ourselves with the thought that we will next time be audience.Dear, I am homesick for you today, and for the dear father and mother. 'Till now I have had no time for thinking and could not realise that I had really left home again. I hope Mamma is well, and that the excitement has not used her up - It seems hard to return to such cold weather. The thermometer says 10° and it is still growing colder. Every thing goes on runners, andI think I shall have to have some attached to my feet, or I cannot keep myself safe, for I have already had several falls- Two or three days ago Mrs. Livermore visited Prof. Mitchell and in the evening was persuaded to give us a talk. Her subject was "what shall we do with our daughters". We were all delighted with her and what she said, for all the opinions which she expressed that evening we could heartily second. Nothing was said about suffrage, in which subject many of us differ from her. She thinks, as who does not, that every girl should have some aim, and some means by which to support herself in time of need. The few of us poor women could eke out a livelihood If necessary - Randolph sent me a copy of his poem, and the poor letter travelled from the College to Texas and back again. Do write some and tell me about every one - Love to all - Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 14, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 14. 1874. Dearest Carrie, Your letter which I have been expecting all the week came today, and was received with a hearty welcome. But I feel ready to scold you soundly for not giving me some account of your doings during Christmas week and afterwards. Mamma as well as Papa left all the news and accounts the holidays to you, and now between you all not even bare facts have reached me; and I had hoped for a brilliant description from one, at least. Do tell me what people do and...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 14. 1874. Dearest Carrie, Your letter which I have been expecting all the week came today, and was received with a hearty welcome. But I feel ready to scold you soundly for not giving me some account of your doings during Christmas week and afterwards. Mamma as well as Papa left all the news and accounts the holidays to you, and now between you all not even bare facts have reached me; and I had hoped for a brilliant description from one, at least. Do tell me what people do and say, since I cannot be there to see and hear. We haven't yet begun fully to realize that there are twelve whole weeks before us until spring vacation, and consequently have not yet become hopelessly blue. Lessons with me, though, have not gone very well since my return, and unless my luck changes soon, I may get the "dumps", a favorite word with my next door neighbor and classmate, Clements. I wish your dream had been a reality and that you were here in the flesh rooming with me In a pretty room. Oh, Carrie, next summer seems so far away, and wish to be with you all again at Wood-Lawn is so great- But you will think that I am in a fearfully homesick mood, whereas It is not the case. I have merely been wading through the snow for a half hour, whichis not particularly inspiriting; and having hanging over my head the writing something for the Theta, paper on Friday night. I am glad you liked "Off the Skelligs". I suppose the writer's name was In the book. It Is written by Jean Ihgelow, an English woman. Miss Broughton has a new book out, "Nancy" which Is said to be a bright and piquant story. I want to read it, and hope it Is not quite as lovesick as "Red as a rose," etc. Do you remember when we read that, and how long ago it seems? Please send me that chorus, "God be merciful unto us". We must have it in Choral class, and I think it is scarcely worth while to get another..The snow has reached you in advance of us. Today it has begun, and from all appearances will continue no one knows how long. However we cannot complain of the cold this winter. Indeed the complaint is all on the other side, for I hear these northern people saying almost dally, "How I wish it would become cold". This warm weather out of season is not conducive to good health; so I, with the others, ought, I suppose, to be thankful that It is coming to a close. U only the sleighing had come during vacation, so that I might have had another ride after Dr. Allison's fast horses. By the way, Josie Buffington has promised to come over here for Founder's Day, and intends to bring with him two of his College friends, Harry Whitney and Charlie Craik. That will be very nice for us, but under such circumstances I will need a new dress. Do you think Papa would let me have a light silk? Such a thing would be needed next year, and I might just as well have it now while goods are cheaper. I am going to send to New York for some samples, and will send for some of silk and even If I do not get a dress, no harm will be done. These boys have sent word that they will come, but if they change their minds, I shall not bother myself about a dress. Give my love to Mrs. Hunt, if she is still with you, and tell her that I hope to havethe pleasure of sharing her visit, next time. Please excuse half sheets of paper. They are filling up my desk, so I must put them to some good use, and I can find no better than filling and sending them to you. Do, Carrie dear, write me often. I know how very hard it is to write when at our house; but remember the days when you were alone at Troy, and then see if you have the heart to let me go a week without one of your dear letters. With heaps of love and kisses, the latter I hope may make the trip in safety, Your fond sister, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 25, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 25. 1874. My dear Sister, We seem to be a letter writing parlor this morning, for two of the girls are already writing and now I will begin, and make the third. Wouldn't it be nice if this lovely bright morning I could be with you going to our own little church! Last night Dr. Avery invited Pattie Thum, Miss Hamlin, Abbie F. Hamlin, a cousin of the Swans, Fannie Swan, and myself up to her room to meet Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Dr. ,Charles J., and Mrs. Hinkle ,Hinkel, and their...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 25. 1874. My dear Sister, We seem to be a letter writing parlor this morning, for two of the girls are already writing and now I will begin, and make the third. Wouldn't it be nice if this lovely bright morning I could be with you going to our own little church! Last night Dr. Avery invited Pattie Thum, Miss Hamlin, Abbie F. Hamlin, a cousin of the Swans, Fannie Swan, and myself up to her room to meet Mr. and Mrs. Swan. Dr. ,Charles J., and Mrs. Hinkle ,Hinkel, and their daughter were also there, so we had a very pleasant evening. I wonder that Dr. Avery even pays me any attention for I go to see her very seldom, not because I do not like to, but because I am very sensitive about going where I am not wanted. We played cards. Dr. Hinkle, being my partner, and a most amusing one. Then we were served to oranges and cake, which we girls of course enjoyed. Dr. Avery's successor comes here the first of February, but Miss Avery will remain here until March! then she goes to her work out inDenver. You have no idea how much all the Swans think of Mamie Roberts. Fannie received a letter from Mamie not long ago, and in her delight came right down to show me the letter. Since then she has received another containing a picture of herself with the baby. Mamie looks forty years old in it, or as she says, "like the last of pear time" and the baby, too, is wretched. Dr. Avery, too, in very load of Mamie, and Mr. Bucher of Po'keepsie who met her, has taken quite a fancy to her. Mamie writes that they are coming East in the summer, and hope then to have their post changed to a pleasanter. Mamma mentions in her letter that Mr. Blackbura is soon to be "joined to a I aim". I am half dying (rather stony expression, is it not?) to know to which one. I cannot reconcile myself to Miss Augusta marrying a man so much younger than herself, and yet she is the only one who is good enough for him. And then, from what Miss Augusta said last summer about marrying the man who had waited long and patiently, I supposed she was going to accept one of her lovers of longer standing. Do set mycuriosity at rest, and not give such very vague hints another time. Yesterday afternoon the Caecelia Society gave its first concert of the season, and gave it as a matintee, you see. Professor Bitter gave a short sketch of Robert Schumans life and compositions, and all the pieces played and sang were by that composer, the concert being dignified by the name of the "Schumaa Matinte". Your little "Lotus Flower" was sung very sweetly by Miss Jacobs, one of those sisters who know Papa's cousin, Mrs. Moody of Springfield. The little pinfor my eyeglasses has beea received, for which I thank you very much. It is very pretty and just what has always beea needed for "dress-up" occasions. I have never seen them used here; the girls have a way of fastening their glasses to a chain and putting them behind the ear. This pin is a vast improvement, I think. Haven't you begun taking singing lessons yet? I am so sleepy and dull now, that I must stop writing and try and get wakened up by a short walk, I wish it were with you, but wishes are useless, for "if wishes werehorses," etc. Give my love to Mrs. Hunt, and other friends who may inquire for me. With love to Papa and Mamma and yourself. Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 10, 1874
Text: Vassar. Jan. 10. 1874. Dearest Carrie, What to say about the news your last letter contains, I do not know. I suppose congratulations are the thing, but they are not In my line any more than yours, and Instead of saying like you, "How do you do?" I would say, "How do you feel? " Dear little sister, If you love him and are happy, I am happy with you. Besides, I like George right well, and believe with him that he will get the dearest and best little woman the world contains...
Show moreVassar. Jan. 10. 1874. Dearest Carrie, What to say about the news your last letter contains, I do not know. I suppose congratulations are the thing, but they are not In my line any more than yours, and Instead of saying like you, "How do you do?" I would say, "How do you feel? " Dear little sister, If you love him and are happy, I am happy with you. Besides, I like George right well, and believe with him that he will get the dearest and best little woman the world contains. I have longed so very much to be with you during the Christmas Festivities; it seems such an age since I have spent a Christmas at home, and yet one more must be passed in this far off land. But withme this has been about as pleasant a vacation as I have had for some time. All the Buffington family are very nice and friendly, taking me at once as one of them, and there were many pleasant people in Kittanning whom I met. All were anxious to know if I had lost my heart while away, but I am happy to say I brought it back in a sound condition, in spite of the many attractive persons of the masculine persuasion whom I met. A cousin ol Fannie's, Grier Orr, pleased me very much, being older than most of the Kittaaalag beaux. He is a lawyer and considered quite smart, but unfortunately for him he was left with such a fortune that he has never beea compelled to lilt a finger for his own support. He is a confirmed bachelor, living with sister, a most lovely lady, and his old father and mother.Then I not an amusing man, Mr. Neale, who has spent a great deal of time in Germany, and is continually recounting his adventures while there. The dancgin men were quite numerous and much as they are in all places. Fannie Buff, has an ardent admirer at home. Dr. Milter Allison. I think I never saw a man so completely infatuated unless it is Mr. George. I don't know, but I am almost sure that he has proposed to Fan and been refused. At say rate, he is formal and almost cold whenever she Is about, trying, you knew, to appear utterly unconscious of her existence. He is a very large man, very handsome with dark hair and grey eyes, very good In his profession it is said, but yet Fannie says she can not givehim the one thing he wants. I still hope she will sometime change her mind, for I am very much pleased with him. He took me out to the sleighing party one night, and during a four or live hour's ride alone with a man one becomes somewhat acquainted, if both are not very reserved. Dr. Allison is a little like Everard Eggleston, being very proud and not given to humbling himself in the least: Indeed he is sometimes quite cynical. He has a sister with whom I was very much delighted. Our little stay in Philadelphia was very much pleasanter than I had anticipated. Mrs. Marshall had invited some young people to meet us at her house, and with music and card playing the time went off quickly. I never expect to see any of thepeople again, yet shall carry away very pleasant recollections of them all; especially of Mrs. Marshall's nephew, Ross Brodie. New Year's morning Mrs. Buffington gave me a little book of Quotations. It was very kind of her and quite unexpected. Mamma and Papa's present is a very nice one, as it will enable us to get a few new books every year, don't you think so? I don't know that I have told you what a gay week our last one In Kitttanning was. I was out until twelve and after every night except Saturday, and then we had a sort of eucher party at the house. Have reached the bottom of my page and so many other letters to write that I must close.Do write often, Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 2, 1873
Text: Westfleld (Probably Jan. 2, 1873) Dear Carrie, I had fully made up my mind to omit writing to you until I received a letter from you, but I bare relented and again assail your ears with one of my interesting concoctions of trash and small particles of news. Today we have amused ourselves as best we could in the house, for all the morning it rained, causing us to be alarmed lest our anticipated sleighride this afternoon would have to be foregoae. However, the drizzling ceased about noon, and...
Show moreWestfleld (Probably Jan. 2, 1873) Dear Carrie, I had fully made up my mind to omit writing to you until I received a letter from you, but I bare relented and again assail your ears with one of my interesting concoctions of trash and small particles of news. Today we have amused ourselves as best we could in the house, for all the morning it rained, causing us to be alarmed lest our anticipated sleighride this afternoon would have to be foregoae. However, the drizzling ceased about noon, and after our early dinner (the Whitmans stillretain the primitive dinner hour of twelve) Mr. Whitman Jr. brought up a cosy little sleigh drawn by two little ponies and in this Mrs. Whitman, Ida, Nellie and myself joyfully seated ourselves. For about two hours we rode, enjoying ourselves extremely, for the day is very mild. Jan. 5— At this point my letter was left last Friday, and new, back at College, I take It up to finish it. Upon arriving last night I found two letters from home awaiting me. Yours and one from Papa and Mamma. (They twain being one I count their letters as one.)Indeed, after being silent so long, I think you might have favored me with a longer epistle. Perhaps you think that I grudge the time which it takes to peruse a lengthy letter, but If that be the case, you are much mistaken. I shall look for a long, long letter, telling all about the Christmas festivities. All my hopes that my visit to Ida would be gay were in vain. I enjoyed myself very much in a very quiet sort of way. Ida is the most inveterate talker I ever knew, and you know one of my weaknesses is a dislike to excessive talking, unless it is very entertaining. She has a certain set ofstories which are repeated aver and aver again. If at this early age she is so fond of amusing herself In this manner, what will she be when she becomes an old woman. I think I have heard half a dozen times at least, all her doings this summer at Block Island. Then too. In regard to the family matters, she has a way of patting the best foot forward, which, I suppose, is quite proper. Only sometimes it is as much the best foot I seem to be talking rather unkindly of her whose guest I have been; but it is not meant so. I am telling my impressions merely, and these are not so favorable as yours of old. Nellie I like extremely.Mr. Swan (Captain Robert's uncle) takes a great interest In all the College art students, for he professes himself something of a Judge of pictures, and besides, Is one of Prof. Van Ingens best friends. The Satur- day night before I went to Troy he Invited Pattie Thum, Miss Tuttle and myself to accompany Dr. Avery to his house and pass the evening. Of course, with great glee, we all went. The three are ardent admirers of Dr. Avery, and worship at her shrine mast devoutly: I from afar, however. The Doctor ordered a sleigh at five o'clock, an early hour it seemed to me, but such is the custom of this country. The Swans live on Mill Street In a very small house but a most comfortable and homelike one. Twotiny parlors opening together with a miniature greenhouse back of them. Lots of pretty pictures, and books scattered around, and best of all an upright piano, reminding me so forcibly of home. Dr. Avery and Mr. Swan the most sociable of persons; Mrs. Swan a lovely little woman; the children very well behaved a really splendid supper;—you can readily imagine how much we enjoyed ourselves. Professor Van Ingen came and added no little to the gayety. James Beecher brother of Henry Ward B. played whist, and sang comic songs for us; no wonder we hated to have ten o'clock come, for that was the hour at which Dr. Avery had ordered the sleigh. Great was our surprise upon entering the sleigh to findMr. Swan and Professor following us, and suggesting a sleighride. Dr. Avery not objecting away we went, arriving at the gate of Vassar some little time after twelve. I wrote mamma that we went down to Westfield to celebrate Mr. Whitman's seventy sixth birthday. We found the old people perfectly well and apparently very happy in their easy little hame. It is so pleasant for them to have their house on the main st. for they can sit in their bay window and see all the passing, when they do not wish to go oat themselves. They are such nice old people. I quite fell in love with Mrs. Whitman. They both seem to enjoy the society of young people, and are as forbearing as Grandma.Ida, as I have before perhaps Intimated (?) struck me as rather conceited. Little things were always coming up which rather amused me. For Instance we had been In a bookstore for same time while I was looking over new books. I remarked that I enjoyed goings bookstore and examining the books. "Oh!" said she, have bean surrounded by books all my life." Perhaps she thinks there are no books in Texas, but she would find you have read more than she has. Then again, when I asked her to play the piano for me. "Why, you seem quite fond of music, I should think you would take lessens." But Texas is afar off and I presume she considers us savages. Only two or my parlormates are back yet. Miss Pepilton (Ellen E. Poppleton), from Omaha arrived thismorning. The other one, Mary Sheffield, is now seated by the register, feet elevated almost to the level of her head, amusing herself with a navel. Helen Lough the President of our class has the single room in my parlor; she has been quite sick during the holidays and will not return for some time. Miss Swift from Po'keepsie, of whom I will tell you sometime, and Miss Forbes, my roommate, will be back on Monday. Today we have no Chapel or Bible class. I shall spend my afternoon in a useful manner, that is, by sleeping. Having bored you quite long enough for one time, I will now cease. With love to all in abundance. Your sister mustang Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 14, 1873
Text: Vassar — Jan. 14 1872. (i.e. 1873) Dearest Carrie, I have been unusually blessed today by receiving several letters. Your home letters were heartily welcomed, and to show the joy they gave me I sit down immediately to answer yours. I only wish that you had sent, and not destroyed, that letter in which you told all the news of the week of gayety. Between you all, I have received but meagre accounts of your doings ; for each is afraid that possibly something may be repeated to me, as If I would...
Show moreVassar — Jan. 14 1872. (i.e. 1873) Dearest Carrie, I have been unusually blessed today by receiving several letters. Your home letters were heartily welcomed, and to show the joy they gave me I sit down immediately to answer yours. I only wish that you had sent, and not destroyed, that letter in which you told all the news of the week of gayety. Between you all, I have received but meagre accounts of your doings ; for each is afraid that possibly something may be repeated to me, as If I would not be glad to hear more than once what is going on in our "Mountain City." Methinks Milton Swisher must have been crazy toget married a second time; and the girl too, to marry such a disgusting old man, as he has become. And what an amusing account of Mary Reids wedding. From that article one would suppose that she had been one of Austin's belles. It seems that you aroused Susie Towns end to some purpose, for I received a nice long letter from her today. What a talent that family have for acquiring the town gossip, and one would scarcely expect it from them. She writes that it, is reported Miss Augusta Palm is to marry Mr. Blackburn. Do you think there is a particle of truth in the statement? Miss Augusta has been disposed of so many times by the "They say" family that I pay little attention now to such dispositions. Do theTownsend girls have any particular admirers? I would so like to find someone to tease Susie about, now that George Graham Is out of the question. Are you not down in the depths of despair about German declensions ? I supposed you would be, by this time. I expect to have a tug next semester, for Miss Kapp has no such word as "difficult" in her vocabulary. To her every thing is easy, hence she thinks it is the same with us, sad piles on the lessons. Aunt Maria has lately written me a nice letter, as usual. She says she has not heard a word from you since you reached Texas; neither has Aunt Carrie. The latter feels much hurt about it, as I should think she might. Custom, I supposed, demanded that theguest inform the former host of her sale arrival at home. What a plesaant time you must have had on Papa's birthday! He, of course, was as unsuspecting as usual. Next summer we must give Mamma one. But how can we ever conceal the preparations from her watchful eyes. I think perhaps our January thaw is beginning, for the day is very warm and the snow begins to melt. I hope there will not be a regular thaw, however, but that the snow will go away gradually. There is so much that the road will become almost Impassable on account of the mud. Don't you find it too cold and windy to ride horseback much? I am sorry to confess it, but today I... (Letter Is Incomplete.)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 1, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Jan. 19, 1872. (1873) My dear Carrie, The other girls in the parlor are dressing for Chapel, but I am ahead of them having made one toilette suffice for the day. An unaccount- able (?) fit of laziness seised me this morning, for which reason, I (to use a Vassarism) cut breakfast, silent time, and Bible Class. Do you greatly object to slang In your letters received? I knew Papa and Mamma do and I try to use very little In writing, but sometimes a slangword is the best one for...
Show moreVassar College. Jan. 19, 1872. (1873) My dear Carrie, The other girls in the parlor are dressing for Chapel, but I am ahead of them having made one toilette suffice for the day. An unaccount- able (?) fit of laziness seised me this morning, for which reason, I (to use a Vassarism) cut breakfast, silent time, and Bible Class. Do you greatly object to slang In your letters received? I knew Papa and Mamma do and I try to use very little In writing, but sometimes a slangword is the best one for expressing an Idea. Carrie Norton once. In a letter to her mother, used the word "smash" In the Vassar sense. Her mother, poor woman, was so much astonished and horrified that I believe she had serious thoughts of taking the poor girl from such contaminating influence. You may be sure, Carrie has never since dared to write In any but the most proper manner. How do you wear your hair now-a-days ? The girls here think that the nearer the crown of the head the hair can be put the better it is. Mine causes me some trouble, but it Is growing fast and will soon be long enough to make a coil without any additional help frommy switch. Those old fashioned high back combs are all the rage just now. Hasn't Mamma one she used to wear? Just put that on, and you will be exactly a la mode- Friday night Deltans were amused by the reading of "She Stoops to Conquer." Among the number of readers, your devoted sister was one. Hastings was the character assigned me. Delta has been exceedingly considerate towards me, giving me only readings to do. If she only will not give me anything to write, I shall not care what I do. Last night our Sophmore class gave its dramatic entertainment. The faculty have recently made it a rule that each class and each societycan give but one dramatic affair each semester. This was done because they thought we spent entirely too much time upon arranging costumes and learning parts. But they have made a mistake, more time is spent upon the one, now, than used to be upon all for the plays must needs be much finer. To ours, last night, each parson was allowed to invite two. Of course all classes were represented, and to our credit be it said, that every one who went enjoyed herself. Fannie Buffington had one of the principal parts, which she took admirably. The play, Caste, was not a very good one, but yet was quite amusing— I am dreadfully hungry andwish it ware home fare which I shall get at dinner time. Do manage, Carrie, to write me at least once a weak, can't you? The other day I received a letter from Sarah Pease. She desired her love sent you and hoped soon to hear from you. She has been so long answering my letter than you- I shall not trouble myself to write to her very soon. With love to all "enquiring friends" your little sister Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 24, 1873
Text: Vassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not...
Show moreVassar College, Jan. 24. 1873 Dearest Carrie, Friday afternoon I like to have a little rest after the week's work, and so, today, I take it by writing to you. But soon I will have to go to work on my essay on Scott. We have to hand them in next Monday and mine is not half written. Fortunately this will be our last essay this semester, for in two weeks we will be through with Literature. Then, I shall feel like tossing up my cap and, school-boy fashion, shouting, hurrah! Not that I do not like Literature in itself, but I never can muster up enough courage to recite in class, and essays—but nothing need be said in that point. Your letter this week reached me the same day with my other home letter. Owing to some mistake in the mails it came up in the evening with a mail which never comes from the South. Isn't immediately to Po'keepsie for the copies of "Undine" thinking possibly some stationery might have them, but found there were none in town, so now I have ordered them from New York city. Monday I think they will make their appearance, so In less than two weeks from this time you can get them. All next semester we translate from the Reader, but in the Junior year we shall read Schiller's Wallenstetn. By thattime, perhaps, you will be ready for "Faust." Snow, snow, snow At morn, at noon and night Jan. 24, 1873 - 2 And oh how it filleth one's Soul with woe To view the pitiless sight J (A new version of Hood!) But really it seems as If it would never cease to snow. When I was little I could not realize that an avalanche of snow was such a terrible thing as travellers aad books made eat, but new, since seeing so much of it, I can understand all its turns. It is a wander to me that more persons are net killed by the snow slides from roofs of buildings, especially in cities. Even here, we are started many times a day by terrific crashing noises, whichtell us that the roof Is freeing itself of its heavy lead The slide even shakes the side of the house. Anna Dickenson Is going to lecture In Po'keepsie next Friday night. I hope to hear her, for I am very desirous to hear a woman lecture, never having done so. I only wish you could be here then, for your tastes are In the woman's rights' line. You ask my opinion in regard to the disposing of your hoarded money. I cannot advise you, but would you not prefer to get something more especially for year self ? I knew you have always had a desire for a billiard table, and Indeed it would be charming to have one, but I am not sure that yea would be satisfied with this.Yet is is very glee. One of Clove's friends owned one, which he used to bring down to Aunt's. Then he, Will and Clave would spend hours playing. It consists of pegs, which can be fastened to any extension table, and cord which is wound around them, forming the railing to prevent the balls from rolling off. Of course, then, there can be no pockets, but ladles are not often very successful in using them. The balls, and cues are like these of other sets, and the counters are somewhat like those of Msique. I think it would be a good plan to send for more particulars. And so Mrs. Ward has turned up again. I am glad she survived the old Col. and hope she mayfind a little property left. Tell me all you hear about the family please. Seems to me, there are quantities of nice young men, strangers, in Austin. I only hope they will net all have "vamoosed" before next summer. In a note from Mr. Swenson, written last fall but net received till a few days since, he invited me to come sometime and see them. So I hope they have at last forgiven me. But I much doubt If Mrs. Swenson has: it makes one feel rather uncomfortable to think that somebody believes you have done very wrong, don't you find It so? Here endeth this epistle—(I do set mean to be sacrellgious.) Lovingly, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 28, 1872
Text: Vassar College, Jan. 28, 1872. My dear Carrie, I can imagine you and Mamma riding In to Church this morning and I wish today I could make the third In our "carriage ef state." I do long to see you all and I think you might have your pictures taken and send me. The house ought to ,be, photographed and now when the trees are leafless is the time. The ground here is again lightly covered with snow, but he day does not seem at all cold, at least Isewr judging...
Show moreVassar College, Jan. 28, 1872. My dear Carrie, I can imagine you and Mamma riding In to Church this morning and I wish today I could make the third In our "carriage ef state." I do long to see you all and I think you might have your pictures taken and send me. The house ought to ,be, photographed and now when the trees are leafless is the time. The ground here is again lightly covered with snow, but he day does not seem at all cold, at least Isewr judging from the feeling ef the house which Is generally a good ther- mometer of the outdoors atmosphere. This morning, not one in our parlor woke early enough te get dressed for breakfast aad but for the kindness ef friends would new be suffering the pangs of hunger. But one, long te be remembered fer her goodness, sent us some slices of brown bread taken from the table, aad another gave us a box of sardines aad you would have laughed to see us seated about our elegant centre table devouring our breakfast with the aid of a poor little brokea penknife. Just think, I really ate a whole sardine! And X never before would have touched ana with a pair of tongs. Carrie, you had better learn to eat them for they are quitegood. Last aight our class had a sociable In Seciety hall. Nothing in particular had been planned for our entertainment and we simply went to have a good sociable time. Very few were there aad most of us left early. We danced aad played games and the best of all, MUs Backus, a •later of the Professor of that name, read us an amusing little piece called "The Boston Ship." What are you reading now? aad tell me some Texas news if there is any* X do not even know who oar Senators and Representatives are. Will you inform me? I scarcely ever read the papers although such a alee little reading room has lately beea arranged for as. Formerly the periodicals were all kept In the library bat aathe library was open only certain times daring the day, it was inconvenient* so the reading room was made aad Is open at all times. Just now a great many girls are changing their rooms. Miss MUllgan and Birdie Bell have left our room and two now girls have taken their place* One day last week Mrs, Julia Ward Howe waa here visiting Professor Mitchell. She Is very pleasaat looking, and looks much like the pictures of her which we have seen. She talked some time to the teachers but we were not so much honored* 1 supposed I knew something about her, bat whoa the girls questioned mo I found that X could not evea tell whether she was married and remembered nothing at all.My memory must have goae to the four coraers of the earth. X am so glad you have learned to play a good game of whist. Don't forget to leara chess. Remem- ber me affectionately to all who know or care for me. Lovingly Julie* iJulia M. Pease, *7S,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 24, 1872
Text: "Vassar" Jan. 24, 1871. ,1872, My dear Carrie, Your letter lias Just came, and I was somewhat provoked at the length ol it nntll X found out that it was not intentionally so short. I did not expect your letter today and so when my name was called I was too much astonished even to answer, and simply stood and stared. Last Sunday I wrote three letters and when through with them was so com* pletely bereft ol Ideas that X put ott writing my home latter until today, as this would be just...
Show more"Vassar" Jan. 24, 1871. ,1872, My dear Carrie, Your letter lias Just came, and I was somewhat provoked at the length ol it nntll X found out that it was not intentionally so short. I did not expect your letter today and so when my name was called I was too much astonished even to answer, and simply stood and stared. Last Sunday I wrote three letters and when through with them was so com* pletely bereft ol Ideas that X put ott writing my home latter until today, as this would be just aeek since X wrote last. Tonight Dr. Avery is going to give the Seniors a party In her roams. The trustees and teachers will be invited and X presume It will be quite grand. We are much interested because our parlor is next to her room and we can have the benelit of the singing and playing. We also hope to gat a taste af the "good things," lor some ol the waiters will bring us remnants. Dr. Avery believes In keeping early hours and X presume she has suggested the site moon "Germany" which are becoming fashionable now in Hew York. Her party lasts from seven to ten. Have you seen in the papers that we are to be honored bythe presence among us of five Japanese princesses? Their coming has created a great excitement here. My roommate rushes in half a doaen times a day saying, "O, do you know, five Japanese princesses are coming." And the greatest pleasure we can give her is te tell of the latest news ol their royal highnesses. It is now reported that they will be here next week, how true any of the story is we cannot tell. Several girls have said that they will not remain here If the Japaaese come, for they consider them on a level with the negroes. For my part I wish oae would be put la our parlor, as • T•would giveAaa opportunity to leara their language.Last Friday night for the first time la my life, I attended aa Irish ball, bat as a "looker oa la Veaice," The servant girls here have a Society fee**called "Eo Nomine," which meaas I know not what. They gave this ball which was gotten up In fine style. Printed programmes for the dances were as nice as any oae could wish. There Is oae girl here who waited at a table at a bearding house la Saratoga last summer aad excited the sympathy of all the boarders by saylag that she worked out during the summer la order to pay her tui- tion here as a student the rest of the year. Her real positioa here is wait- lag on the table aad making oatwashing bills. She Indeed excites our aager because we do not wish people to think her a representative of Vas- sar College. She is presldeat of the Society and on that eveatful night was floor manager. Some of the girls daaced very well and all were dressed nicely* some In very good taste. They danced the Jig, which seemed to consist of each oaes trying to make his feet go the fastest, and to cut the funniest antics. There was ao order or regularity about it but each daaced oa his owa hook. After watchiag them uatll half past sine we left, having enjoyed the fun very muck. One little girlreally danced beautifully. She daaced a fancy dance for as aad all seemed delighted at oar applause. Yesterday I received a letter from Jeanie Ladd. She appears to like her school very much. Have wrlttea te Grace Pike aad hope soon to hear from her* You do not tell me whether you went te Galveston with the excursionists s please write me all about it* I hope you can prevail upon Etita Kise to make a visit at Wood L*awa} yea weald both enjoy it. 8 you see or hear from her please remember me tt&her, although I was always of small accouat la hereyes* Heaps of love to all from Julie. (Julia M. Pease, »7S,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: January 15, 1871
Text: Vassar Collage Jan. IS. 1871. My dear sister, X think you might write to me oftener, if you were her and I at at least home I should write to you three times a dayAaad you do not write even once a w eeki Your last was a great treat and it was a nice iong letter. I don't see how Willie Rogers could ever become handsome. Why, I should as soon think of my growing kaadsoxael U your trunk had not come what did you wear to the hop at Gov. Hamilton's? You speak of John Ho ran. I have...
Show moreVassar Collage Jan. IS. 1871. My dear sister, X think you might write to me oftener, if you were her and I at at least home I should write to you three times a dayAaad you do not write even once a w eeki Your last was a great treat and it was a nice iong letter. I don't see how Willie Rogers could ever become handsome. Why, I should as soon think of my growing kaadsoxael U your trunk had not come what did you wear to the hop at Gov. Hamilton's? You speak of John Ho ran. I have always had such a desire to see him.As near as I can make out from your writing, you say that he is as handsome as a "small" man can be. I supposed from Mrs. Grumble's account of him that he was very tall Indeed. I hope soon to get a letter from you telling of the Hew Years calls. Waa the number of them very great? So many of our callers last year were army people that I should not think you could expect very many. Miss Beach, who 1 have told you about, lives in New York aad said that more calls were made there this year than last. They received sixty more than last New Year's day. What a number they must have had to feed I But they onlygave them cake and coffee. One of my classmates has had to go home. She lives In Ohio*and was staying here during the holidays, when one night the Pres. received a telegram saying that her mother was not expected to live, but not to tell Nannie how sick she was, only have her come home. She started faam the college la the night bat reached home too late—her mother was dead) Isn't it terrible. OhJ Carrie be very careful of Mamma and Papa, for we do not know how long they may be spared to us, aad what would we do without them! It makes me feel so badly when I think that if they or you shouldbe sick I am so far away* I cannot tell whether 1 ought to remain here another year or aot. Z would like to very well, but thea I think that Mamma aad Papa are growing old and we both ought to remain with them. Tell me ought I to remain or go home? But this is a mighty blue letter—perhaps because it is written with an empty stomach, for I did not get up to breakfast this morning. I must tell you the latest name that has been given to Miss Rollins, "the comedy in two parts." I suppose you will see the wit U you remember any- thing about her. The "tower of Babel" has at last... (Remainder of letter is lost, iJulla M. Pease, '75, \ \
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 24, 1871
Text: Vassar College. Feb. 24, 1871. Dear Carrie, Your letter with the pattern of the transparency came just in the right time. It came Wed. morning and that day was a holiday, so that I found time enough in the afternoon to make one. I was only about two hours making it, don't you think that was quick to do it? My room begins to look a little more cheerful than it did when you were here. X have put those two little bird pictures which mamma brought sue, into the straw frames the JF res. and...
Show moreVassar College. Feb. 24, 1871. Dear Carrie, Your letter with the pattern of the transparency came just in the right time. It came Wed. morning and that day was a holiday, so that I found time enough in the afternoon to make one. I was only about two hours making it, don't you think that was quick to do it? My room begins to look a little more cheerful than it did when you were here. X have put those two little bird pictures which mamma brought sue, into the straw frames the JF res. and Miss Lyman were in and the two latter I have hadframed in a very simple style called "passe-partout." My two favorites, Prof. Van Ingen ,van Ingen, and Miss Kapp, are in a white thread frame. X have made of perforated board a letter bag which is a very pretty orna- ment but is not a particle of use. The bracket in the corner with the wolict set finishes the ornamental part of my furniture. X want now a larger picture and a colored motto and I hope to get them during the April vacation. X should feel very well contented if you were only here to share my parlor and bedroom. We might have such nice times together in my doay little rooms. I would not give them up for any others except a single room on the secondcorridor and there is no chance of my getting such a room. George W. Curtis has arrived. He came into the Dining room after we were all seated, and if he is at all bashful he must have been somewhat discomposed by the glances given him. There was indeed a great deal of peeping around to see him, for he is very handsome and rather young, and quite a sight to us, shut out from all intercourse with the other sex.— In mentioning the little articles X have in my parlor, I forgot a little frame made of cardboard, In which I have put Papa's photograph. These frames are all the rage here now and as they are very little work and quite pretty I have made several. Until about two weeks beforethe examinations, I had not done one bit of fancy work, but while our classes were being arranged I found some spare time and made some little things, a cover and cushion for my bureau fee. Now 1 find very little time, and if I can only get into the freshman trench class, will have still less. It seems as though some of my letters could not have reached you. I wrote you soon after my return great loag letters telllag of all I had doae while at Bingham ton. You ask of what sewing I did while there and what I had done to my teeth, and I have writtea you all about it loag ago. I only had one tooth filled, but that was a very bad one. There is now nothingof it but the shell, the inner part is of gold. I told you that my blue silk had been made over very prettily and my old brewn altered some, for a school dress, and the calico made and this is all the sewing that I accomplished. I wrote mamma at that time about what I wanted to do about spring clothes but she had never written me anything about them. Please answer my question, for I do not ask any but those I want answered, and do not think that because it is so long after my letters are written that I have forgotten them. Perhaps the reason of your not knowing what I write is that you cannot read my writing, and not that my letters have not reached you. My handwriting is ruined by scribbling so much, but Ishall try and write plainer in future. Do not fail to tell me if you cannot read my scrawling. I am expecting a french letter from you every day. Thanks for the green- not backs. I willAweary you by writing any more at present, it must be a tedious job, trying to decipher this crossed page, but I am very econom- ical with my postage stamps and more than two sheets of this thick paper needs two stamps. When this paper is gone I intend to get french for it is much cheaper in the end. I have my home letters for this week and cannot expect another until next W ed. I wish that you could find time to write oftener. With much love to all, Julie lJulia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 19, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear Carrie, By the time this reaches you I presume you will be at home, resting after the gaieties of Galveston. I hope you found out something of Etta Rise ,7 ,. It is now almost ss hsrd work for me to write a letter as a composition for I cannot dignify my productions with the name of essay. There is literally nothing to write about. I cannot discourse upon yesterdays sermon as 1 have neither the power nor desire. That is the only variety this week, being...
Show moreVassar College, Feb. 11, 1871. My dear Carrie, By the time this reaches you I presume you will be at home, resting after the gaieties of Galveston. I hope you found out something of Etta Rise ,7 ,. It is now almost ss hsrd work for me to write a letter as a composition for I cannot dignify my productions with the name of essay. There is literally nothing to write about. I cannot discourse upon yesterdays sermon as 1 have neither the power nor desire. That is the only variety this week, being by Prof. Orton in place of the Presi- dent. professor Orton generally keeps us wider awake than the Presi- dent, for he brings home truths which we cannot help hearing even if we soon forget them. We have been informed that Bible classes begins very soon. It will however be voluntary which is a great point. We can also choose our own teachers. I have chosen Miss Lord but do not know whether I caa be in her class. She is a very lovely woman, and is one of my five "admirations." Profs. Hinkle It Van XngenpDr. Avery, Miss Kapp are the others. Moilie Hill has begun Germsn this semester and that makes me perfectly wild overit. You know it has always been my great desire to study it, and it is so hard to have someone in the parlor studying it and not be able. I go around continually trying to pronounce "Ich," "Nicht" and many other words which hsve that peculiarly German sound of ch. I shall not be able to study it for a long time. Why do jou not begin German? There are ever so many good German teachers at home* Mrs. Kupfer and Prof. Hamvasy fee and I know you caaaot help lovlag it. There are so many beautiful things to read la German and so many educated per sous at home to speak it with. Do begin it. The snew isalmost all gone agaia* and the days are again Warm and pleasant. It seems very hard work for it to be cold and we are paid for every cold day by several warm ones, . i - 1 ; that is, warm for a northern winter. You may or may aot have received a note from a friend of mine here, Laura Howe wrote you a note and told me she sent it in which she enquired concerning the number of my brotherow You know the six are a myth and I presume thought her letter (if every received) rather imperti- nent. It was not intended to be so and was written in fun. Answering it may be at your pleasure. Laura G. (middle initial, is reallya freak of Dame Nature. I never saw such a specimen before but we manage to be very good friends. With love and kisses for all Your loving sister. {KMia M. Pease, '75, I send a programme of the string band concert given here last week. ,1871,Feb. 19. It is just s week since the letter to Mamma, which I send with this, was written, and nearly as long since the one lor you was begun. I will finish yours today and send in the morning. I am very sorry that I could not find time to finish these letters and send during the week, for it |is, a longer time than ever before between my letters home. It seems a most discouraging task to write to you, Carrie, for I have such lots of things to say that I can never write them all. Ohi if you were only here to talk to, it would be so very nice. There are two very pleasant girls here from Arkansas. Ihave not known them very well until lately, but like them so much. They are sisters and have always been together, just as we have, and it makes me homesick to see them together having such a loving time. I like the younger one, Mary Hughey, better than any girl I have become acquainted with, and she is, indeed, the only one whom I should care to know after leaving school. Last Friday night I attended one of the Societies in the Hall. They acted several scenes from a story called "Marion Berkly," and did it very well. The story is one of school life. Marion is at a boarding school where they are not allowed to receive boxes from home, and one of her offenses is receiving one.It is done secretly and the girls bring it upstairs themselves and in doing so, drop it on one of the girl's feet and hurt her quite badly. Her foot swells so much that she can not wear her own shoe and stocking and with great diffi- one culty they procure^of the Lady Principal's, without her knowledge . Then they have the table nicely set for a champagne supper, when in comes the 1 Principal. Marion turns the matter off very nicely by asking her why she came so early, that they were going down to invite her up as soon as they were ready. She is pacified by the present of a chicken and cake and before she leaves condescends to drink a glass of champagne with them. It was verytempting, you may be sure, to have all those nice things In view and yet not have any to eat. There were many other nice scenes but I have not room to describe them. I will only say that the gen tlemen looked and did very nicely and could hardly have been told from the "bona fide" article. Between the first and second parts of the entertainzmn t Miss Beach personated the U.S. flag and spoke, "When freedom from her mountain high." She looked perfectly beautiful and her speaking was very goods only she did not knew the piece perfectly.—— I believe I have never written you much about my new room-mate, and now I cannot write of heras that for she told me this morning that she Is to be moved again. I like Miss Woolsey very well, but will be glad to be alone again. She goes on the plan that everything is common and so I find her using my things quite comfortably. My blacking bottle I find quite empty although she has never asked me for permission to use It. I forgot to wind my watch a few nights ago, but wound it in the morning and did not set it, as I did not know th~ right time. Much to my amaaement, about noon, thinking to set it, l\ found it had already been done for me! It seemed rather a cool proceeding on her part. My watch has one peculiarity to itself. It I wear it only half ; , ' ' \ A an hour it will stop, and not move until taken off—but If I leave it on the bureau it never stops. So I am forced to lay it away and use it only asa clock* It is perfectly useless as a watch to be carried about on the per- son. Do you ever go to see Mrs. Grumbles? You have never written me of doing so9 but I wish you would go often. It gives the old lady such pleasure, and when she has so few pleasures, 1 should think you would add to them whenever you can. We have two holidays this week. Washing- ton's birthday, which comes on Wednesday and Thursday Is the day of Prayer for Colleges. The latter can hardly be called a holiday as we must be all the morning in Chapel. And Wednesday Is one of our church fasts. \ It is the first day of Lent. I do not think I shall go to church that day ^ because I have not anything very suitable to wear. Of course we can not attend service during Lent and we have nothing at all tempting to eat which would be a hardship to deny ourselves and so I think of no particular way in which to pass Lent differently from any other time. From this time on to the end of the year I expect to be very busy and fear that I shall not be able to write more than once a week to you all at home. Wilfe love to all, Julie. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 17, 1875
Text: Vassar. Feb. 17. 1875. Dear Carrie, Your letter has not been received this week, but presume it will come tomorrow and bring me joy. Pres. Hopkins finished his course of lectures this afternoon- In certain respects they were good, but on the whole they were not as Interesting or useful as those of last year. These were on Mental Philosophy principally, being mere "review'1 to those who had studied It previously, and being toobrief to be of service to those who had not studied. So...
Show moreVassar. Feb. 17. 1875. Dear Carrie, Your letter has not been received this week, but presume it will come tomorrow and bring me joy. Pres. Hopkins finished his course of lectures this afternoon- In certain respects they were good, but on the whole they were not as Interesting or useful as those of last year. These were on Mental Philosophy principally, being mere "review'1 to those who had studied It previously, and being toobrief to be of service to those who had not studied. So tomorrow we begin work again, and not with feelings of joy. These few days have been rest for us, but the less we have to do, the less we wish to do, such is the constitution of us poor mortals. They give me both music and drawing this semester, so I presume I shall have a good time. German Is the only study I dread: that Is said to be hard, but Miss Kapp promised not to give essays, and we can still live whenthey are absent- Clifford read her Cahpel essays not long since. The subject was a splendid one, "The American epic," and she did pretty well with it. Much better than the other Texan representative will when her turn comes. Clifford Is pretty sure of an honor, In my opinion, and it is not because e is a better student than twenty third, but because her man- nor imposes upon the teachers, and especially because she is politic. If she gets an honor, the Class will be raving, for she has not a friendin it, and hardly In the College, which is a pretty bad thing to say of a girl. She takes French this semester, as we all think, just to get that honor, but to defeat her purpose, as well as for other reasons, we have petitioned for a German essay instead of French, and there is some hope of its being accepted.^M Will you ask Papa to write in some of his letters a general permission for me to see whoever may chance here to see me. I expect no^M friends myself, but Miss Terry is sometimes so particular that she may not allow me to see my friend's friends and Fannie or Lillie expect someone on Founders day- Clifford has had sent from her Mother the Mardi Gras cards. They seem very "swell". Did you have them? I notice Col. Teller is not on the Committee this year. Am getting sleepy, so no more at present from - Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 14, 1875
Text: Vassar. Feb. 14- 1875 My dear Carrie, Have just been reading all the afternoon Warner's "Saunterings," till I am filled with an intense longing to go and see for myself the places, pictures and people which he describes. Have you read the book? It contains merely notes and Jottings of European travel, but written in his inimitable style. This Sunday has been one of great rest for us all. Between the semesters, as it is, there is nothing to worry or trouble us: the mere fact...
Show moreVassar. Feb. 14- 1875 My dear Carrie, Have just been reading all the afternoon Warner's "Saunterings," till I am filled with an intense longing to go and see for myself the places, pictures and people which he describes. Have you read the book? It contains merely notes and Jottings of European travel, but written in his inimitable style. This Sunday has been one of great rest for us all. Between the semesters, as it is, there is nothing to worry or trouble us: the mere fact that the Mondaywill not dawn on unlearned lessons is a comfort. We Seniors, and also the Juniors will not begin work for several days. Some lectures will be given us upon Political Economy, or a similar subject, and these will take the place of our usual lessons. Ex. Pres. Hopkins of Williams College will deliver them and we hoped for a treat from so learned and so interesting a man as he is said to be. But today he preached for us, and left a very unfavorable impression, his manner being slow and dull, and the matter of the discourse, being little better than the manner. Perhaps though he may improve upon acquaintance. Miss Hodges a former student is at the College today for a visit. She is a great friend of Jennie Potter, and has seen her quite recently. Says Jennie is very low indeed, can scarcely live two months, yet does not realize her condition in the least, but thinks she is getting well. She has scarcely any voice, and is so weak that she can do nothing whatever for herself- Miss Hodges says also that Geata Swenson has been very ill indeed, threatenedwith typhoid fever. Her friends think it is the result of her hard study, and the recent tax upon her by music lessons and Christmas decorations. She was looking so well and strong when I saw her last, it seems hard to realize that she has been so ill. Perhaps you have heard of this before, but it was news to me- The Springfield Republican of a few days ago contained an account of the death of Mr. Whitman of Westfield, but have not myself seen it yet. I am told he died quite suddenly of paralysis. Ida came right down for Nellie and they went Immediately to Westfield. Otherwise I have heard nothing more of it - It will be a severe blew to Mrs. Whitman, who I fear may not survive him long. She has been quite delicate all winter Nellie said, while her Grandfather hat been even better than usual. The cake has been received, and also the papers, which quite cheer my heart, coming between home letters generally - I think I shall go in town someday this week, and if so will be sureto do your errand. Am quite amused at what you write of Mr. Wells, but knowing Mr. Rogers is fond of a Joke, I think explains what he said in his letter. The young gentleman was totally oblivious of our presence that evening at Mrs. Palms don't you remember? and I for one was a little provoked that he could not be decently polite to strangers: his eyes were only for Mr. Rogers. Does not the latter like his present position that he return to Austin. It would be well for Austin if it could have afine school for girls, but there are already so many mediocre ones, that I should think Mr. R. would scarcely have the heart to try his luck. Now that reviews are over, I think I shall be mere regular in writing, but ah, me, I cannot tell. You know my weakness is not writing in any form. With love to all Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 26, 1874
Text: Vassar College. Feb. 26. 1874. Dear Carrie, If your letter had not reached me this morning, I should have sat down and written you a scolding letter. It Is the first letter received from you In a long, long time, but after your excuses I suppose I must be content. If your letters had been coming regularly I should be filled with remorse for my own negligence, but as it is my conscience Is perfectly free, I would have liked very much to have been with you girls when Jenny Potter was at our...
Show moreVassar College. Feb. 26. 1874. Dear Carrie, If your letter had not reached me this morning, I should have sat down and written you a scolding letter. It Is the first letter received from you In a long, long time, but after your excuses I suppose I must be content. If your letters had been coming regularly I should be filled with remorse for my own negligence, but as it is my conscience Is perfectly free, I would have liked very much to have been with you girls when Jenny Potter was at our house, and don't doubt you all enjoyed yourselves to the utmost. Mamma howevertold me nothing of your doings, so you need have had no fear of giving me a repetition; nor Indeed need you ever have; rather than miss having an account of your weekly proceedings I would be willing to hear them tea times over. Today Is Prayer for Colleges, and Is of course observed here. It makes our second holiday this week, yet seems more like Sunday than a holiday. This morning we listened to a vary fine sermon from Dr. Stores of Brooklyn. Last night he lectured to us on European libraries, giving us some very nice little facts in regard to them, and showinga wonderful memory for dates. Tuesday morning I came down from Albany having passed three very pleasant days with Aunt. It rained nearly all the time, so that we were unable to stir out of tho house at all. Did not get to see Mrs. Pillsbury for which I presume Mamma will be sorry. Aunt goes out very little in Albany, always sending regrets to dinner parties, etc. She seems to care very little for the society of any save her old time friends. Rather fond of making acquaintances was very glad to see them, and found them very pleasant. Aunt like Papa never asks any men to meet her nieces and seems not to wish them to meet together, so when the young people of the house met to slag hymns on Sunday night, she did not go and I of course remained also In our rooms. Uncle returned from New York on Monday looking very well. That night Clive Robinson and Will Carey, who had come la to attend a ball, took me to the theater. The play was a miserable one, "Daniel Boone of Kentucky". There was much shooting, escaping, etc. but the characters were not such as we would Imagine Daniel Boone, his Love, their friends and enemieswould be. I met Mrs. Church as well as her husband, who is a brother of Judge Ogdea's first wile. They tell me that Mrs. Ogdou's is quite a young woman whom Judge O. married In Texas. They hoped that I would meet her and seat messages of greeting. In case you meet Mrs. O. you might mention my having seen these people. Fannie Bufington received a postal from Kittanaing yesterday, saying that her Cousins, the Orrs, are in New York and hope to come up and see us soon. Perhaps you remember that I wrote you how much I was pleased with Miss Fannie Orr and herbrother Grier Orr. If they do not come Fan and I will be greatly disappointed as we have beea In a state of excitement ever since the news came. For some time Vassar has beea la a whirl of dissipation, that is, for her. We had two dramas, "Merchant el Venice" la which Fannie figured well as Basssaio, and "Taming el the Shrew". This week there are two lectures, one which I have mentioned, and the other by Bishop Huntingdon on Saturday night. Aad on Saturday the Caecelia Society gives a matinee. By the way I think I have neveracknowledged the receipt of the Psalm, which came to hand all right. I never dare read over my letters for they would seem so very egotistical. But as there is little to write of here that would interest you, I hope you will excuse my own doings holding se large a share of my letters, Mlt vieler Liebe, Deine theure Schwester.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 24, 1873
Text: Vassar — Feb. 24, 1873 My dear Carrie, Yesterday I seated myself, pen in band, and numberless letters scattered about me, with excellent Intentions, which however amounted to naught; not a letter did I write; but instead, bit the end of my penholder until I decided that all the letter writing I should accomplish would not counterbalance the detriment to my wooden holder. Sometimes it would be my choice to have a tooth pulled rather than to write. Yesterday was one of those days, and tonight...
Show moreVassar — Feb. 24, 1873 My dear Carrie, Yesterday I seated myself, pen in band, and numberless letters scattered about me, with excellent Intentions, which however amounted to naught; not a letter did I write; but instead, bit the end of my penholder until I decided that all the letter writing I should accomplish would not counterbalance the detriment to my wooden holder. Sometimes it would be my choice to have a tooth pulled rather than to write. Yesterday was one of those days, and tonight is not much better. The first letter I have received from you for a long time came today. 'Twas heartily welcomed, you may be sure. If Becky Harris is all she has been pictured to you, I indeed pity you the task of entertaining her. But I cannot imagine such an entirely indifferent girl and think, as well as hope, that you will have reason to beagreeably disappointed in her. I so often wish I had you here for a little talk. The pen is a very inefficient medium of communication. This semester I have painting in addition to my other studies. I don't know whether I have written you that they are German, Zoology and French. Finding some time to spare I asked permission from the "Prez" to take music lessons. This he would not grant, saying that he thought I already had sufficient to do; he also remarked that he "perceived I had marked out a very weak course for the semester, and advised me to take Latin or Calculus." But having chosen my studies after much consideration I do not see fit to change them. Prof. Hinkle does not seem to me a good teacher of Latin, and as the French teacher is an uncommonly good one, I find the latter of more advantage. Two or three days ago I wasput at the French table and was surprised to discover how little French I knew. I fear I never will learn much of that language. Pretty soon we have to write an essay in French. We have a choice of subjects. "Beauty in its different forms; A story or a criticism upon the Eagle which Prof. Van Ingen has just painted. I should take the latter only I have the same subject for an English essay about the same time, so I'll have to take a story, for I know nothing about beauty. George Macdonald lectured here last Saturday night upon Tennyson. Sunday he preached and he is still here. We are all very much pleased with him; he is just the sort of man one would expect to see after reading his books, indeed he is very like his own heros. Today has been one of the coldest days for some time. But ever hoping, we think that this will be the last very cold time. It has been comical enough to see the poor girlsgoing about shivering yet bundled up to their ears with shawls etc. Rear view of young women in class. (sketch) You see I sit on the last bench in Zoology class and the rear views are sometimes very amusing. The bell for retiring has rung, and as we are now on our honor about putting out lights I must close this dull letter and say goodnight Julie—
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 16, 1873
Text: Vassar — Feb. 16, 1873. Dearest Carrie, I have been very wicked indeed, I knew, not to have written home all this long week, but an unfinished letter in my desk could testify, if it would, that you have been thought of many times, and that only my natural remissness has prevented its completion. The beginning of our new studies for the semester has kept us pretty well employed this week, and happily so; for a change is always pleasant, In German we are now on the second declension, and...
Show moreVassar — Feb. 16, 1873. Dearest Carrie, I have been very wicked indeed, I knew, not to have written home all this long week, but an unfinished letter in my desk could testify, if it would, that you have been thought of many times, and that only my natural remissness has prevented its completion. The beginning of our new studies for the semester has kept us pretty well employed this week, and happily so; for a change is always pleasant, In German we are now on the second declension, and scrambling along through the crooked letters as fast as we can. Zoology is merely the listening to lectures from Prof. Orton, at present. French is quite interesting, for Mlle. Viellot ,Viellot, is a very fine teacher. There is a pleasantintermingling of Grammar, Literature and Dictation. For Monday we have a letter to write in French. Mine is very short, if not sweet. In my other letter to you, I had begun to tell you of our exercise in Trigonometry. But now our somewhat (?) conceited class is having the speeches printed and I shall be saved the trouble of giving you an account by sending you the printed copy. The outer page of the programme, which I shall send you, was designed by your humble servant, and in the original was considered quite pretty. However since it has returned from the printers hand I am ashamed to confess that I had any thing to do with so poor a representation. The costumes of the girls were very good, and I cannot refrain from giving you a specimen, however poor, of our "Trig."We assassinated him after the manner of Shakespeare, "Julius Caesar. From my drawing of "Trig" I lear you will not comprehend that he was encased in a black book. Last night our class had a "candy pull" in the College kitchen. Such fun as we had. Imagine fifty girls stirring, pulling, turning out and cutting candy; cracking nuts, eating and talking all at the same time. One little incident occurring during the evening convulses me with laughter every time I think of it. In the kitchen there is a sink about the size of ours only it is as deep as ours Is with the cupboards underneath. On this several girls seated themselves like a row of hens on a fence, when suddenly one, Lizzie Dyckman, disappeared within it, all save her headand feet. The sink was full of dish water, and when poor Lizzie was dragged out wet and dripping, imagine the laugh which was raised at her expense. The poor child had to retire for a space of time to the privacy of her own apartment bearing with her the bow from her hair which had been courageously fished out by a bystander. We had a very fine sermon from the President today, from the text about "apples of gold in baskets of silver." It is snowing fast so that we are excused from exercise, and I have plenty of time to give way to my habitual laziness, which generally has to be restrained until Sunday comes. With a vast store of love to all I am lovingly Julia M. Pease
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 1872
Text: Vassar Sunday My dear Carrie, I wanted to write to you at Galveston last Sunday but thought you would be home before my letter could reach you. [?] I am so sorry I did not, for you could have received it. You are having a such a good time that [?] even this will find you still at the island city. Won't Austin seem quiet after [?] about so much! Last night we had our monthly class sociable. It was very fine. There were some scenes from Blue Beard, very nicely gotten up and pretty...
Show moreVassar Sunday My dear Carrie, I wanted to write to you at Galveston last Sunday but thought you would be home before my letter could reach you. [?] I am so sorry I did not, for you could have received it. You are having a such a good time that [?] even this will find you still at the island city. Won't Austin seem quiet after [?] about so much! Last night we had our monthly class sociable. It was very fine. There were some scenes from Blue Beard, very nicely gotten up and pretty wellacted. Then we had Cinderella preformed. I wish you could have seen the fairy godmother. She was a little person with very black hair and eyes. Her dress was a short black one over scarlet leggings and she wore slippers with great big red bows. The cape was a very high pointed one with considerable red on it. SHe carried a little wand and wore a broomstick in the most comical manner. The transfiguration of Cinderella was laughable for when the godmother touched her with her want her dress did not fall off immediate as it should, but it took some time to unbutton it. Some time ago the Sophomore crowned their "Trig". Of course we were invited and what is more, enjoyed the presences exceedingly. We were feasted upon cake and lemonade. Some of the toasts were very good. They would not be interesting though to any one who did not understand the points alluded to. Even in the hymn of creating to us they were as a little hit upon the subject we thought of going our first Freshman essay, "As you like it." But I think our class gave the longest toasts. I will enclose the program me. Saturday I received a letter from Susie Townsend, She seems to think they will all go back to Texas next fall. Lucy Bell graduates in May. How I wish I could. I am painting a little view of the view. It is a large cliff with the water dashing up around it. I believe it is taken somewhere near Newport. Did you ever read"Stepping Heavenward"? It is a a beautiful book and I wish you would read it. I have begun "My wife and I" but think it is not at all interesting. Perhaps I have not gone far enough for everybody seems to like it. Washington's birthday, which was also Miss Leerys, was of course a holiday and a very pleasant one. We had an unusually good dinner for one thing. THen Miss Leery gave a recitation in the College Parlor in the evening. The President's parlor was also [?] and they seem so homelike. Some of the girls played the piano and sang and two read to us. THere were pictures and pretty things to look at and the time seemed very short until 9 o'clock when we all went into the dining room and were served ice cream and cake. After thatwe adjourned to our rooms and to bed. And now goodbye. Your sister
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 1872

Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 1872
Text: "Vassar" Dearest Carrie, Do not ever fail to pass one week when you do not send a letter to me me, dearest sweet. If you could not find the time first this once, I'll pardon you, If again there comes no line. I will something dreadful do. Oh how very wicked am I to sit here and write when I ought to, by and by, For Room L. recite with the other Sophomores to Prof. Ortons call,bores who must think we are great for we announce not at all. Ver long this week has been. Send in...
Show more"Vassar" Dearest Carrie, Do not ever fail to pass one week when you do not send a letter to me me, dearest sweet. If you could not find the time first this once, I'll pardon you, If again there comes no line. I will something dreadful do. Oh how very wicked am I to sit here and write when I ought to, by and by, For Room L. recite with the other Sophomores to Prof. Ortons call,bores who must think we are great for we announce not at all. Ver long this week has been. Send in passing on, seen for so much we've heard and which I'll tell you soon. Yesterday we felt great pleasure, joy and much delight. When we were wed the chorus treasure from our men so bright. Would before us lecture who but John B. Gough. Can you to yourself not picture, for a sound not enough, in our little chapel joyful heard throughout all his talk? Yet it is not very needful that I make you hark to his every word and story, If I could, I mean. Which it addeth to his glory, (This is plainly seen),alternate That we laughed and cried. As he wished us to when he told us tales of hate, joy and pity too. It was of his life in London when he spent five years that he told us. How the sun so as me off hears. Hidden but he fog so heavy, from which easily one could cut a slice more fully than from bread. Then he told us of the little Arabs, poor and thinly class who become thieves, rogues night pads and since food can't be had. it, but this means they seem to find food and wretched clothes, but they fall into a pitt which the good man loathes. Today we [?] our service, read by Doctor Hall.with content and perfect bliss heard him through it all. Rector of a church in Brooklyn, Holy Trinity. In the further he will who Golden fame, truly. And he was so earnest, noble and sincere. He must be among the best that in dwelt down here. Carrie dear, my page is nearly filled to its extent. And I must go to bed go early for 'tis my intend to get up and learn my lessons since I know not all, and we;ve been asked a string of questions by a from. not Hall. Show not, dear, this silly letter if you wish to keep my love for worse and better . of kisses a head I send. Will you please distribute them to the few who love me, and you will quite suitYou find Loving, Ju
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 6, 1872
Text: Vassar College Feb, 6 1872 My dear Carrie, Your letter came this noon, much to my joy. I have counted up the days and find that there is time for my letter to reach you if you remain in Galveston until the beginning of Lent. Year letter was six days coming but I think five days is the usual time. If I had known you were there now I would have written to you last Saturday or Sunday. I am sorry you are a bit homesick, but it always will be so with us when we are away from ourmuch loved home and...
Show moreVassar College Feb, 6 1872 My dear Carrie, Your letter came this noon, much to my joy. I have counted up the days and find that there is time for my letter to reach you if you remain in Galveston until the beginning of Lent. Year letter was six days coming but I think five days is the usual time. If I had known you were there now I would have written to you last Saturday or Sunday. I am sorry you are a bit homesick, but it always will be so with us when we are away from ourmuch loved home and from Papa and Mamma. What kind of a house is the Chubbs and Is it as fine as we had been led to suppose from Mrs. Chubbs conversation? And is the house far in the country? I am awfully curious in regard to everything, so pray forgive my questions. Have you seen any of the Harris family? If C.C. Allen is in Galveston I suppose he will fulfill with you the promise he made me of riding on the beach. Whether he does or not you will any- way enjoy that surpassingly fine beach, the glory and pride of Galveston- ians. I wish I were with you. Last night a party fromhere went sleighriding. They made up for the lack of snow by an unusual amount of merriment, and they say that there never was a jollier party. Dr. Avery and Prof. Van Ingen were among them and they are sometimes the gayest of the gay. The Sophs and our class were intending to go sleighing this week but as there is scarcely a particle of snow on the roads, I think we shall have to give it up. Just think, our next essay is to be "an excellent original story or an excellent original poem." I never in my life made a rhyme, so of course the poem is out of the question, and a story seems scarcely in my power. Don't you think of anyincident from which I can weave a very poor story for it would be utterly impossible for me to make an excellent one. Our essays are few and far between and the subjects are not very difficult, but you know that composing has always been my great trouble. Last week our class elected its officers for the rest of the year. Mary Taylor who I wrote you was a cousin of Ida Whitman, is still Presi- dent. The other officers are very good but there is no use in naming them. A Miss Burns is our poet. She is peculiar looking but I think must be a grand daughter of RobertBurns? and has inherited his poetic talent as she is said to be quite a rhymer. She formerly went to the H.F.S. and when there was said to be the smartest girl in school. My roommate is now singing "The day is cold and dark and dreary. It rains and the wind Is never weary." In a most musical voice, to the tune the "Old cow died on," and is trying her best to complete the homesick feeling which the day has been bringing on us all. But I smell so sweet a smell, which tells me that we are going to have warm cake for supper, that nothing will make me homesick. You who live upon cake and other delicacies would be amazed at our happy looks when we have even warm gingerbread. Have you heard of the Vassar griddle which is ten feet long and 3 wide? and together with the two old ones requires seventeen per sons to attend them. Oh. The smell increases in savoryness and I fear it must come from the Professors house. One young lady wrote such a nice place upon the coming of the Japanese princesses. Soon I will send it you, if it is not to be published in the "Vassar Miscellany." Farewell for the present, and excuse this miserable letter. It is written with love as a prompter. Your dear sister Julia. Julla M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: February 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: Fall 1874
Text: Vassar Sunday night [Fall 1874] Dear Cara, In spite of feeling miserably stupid and sleepy, I yet must write you a few words before retiring, for fear that time will be lacking tomorrow. Tonight I have made but one call, although there are many others which should have been made, but It is always a great effort for me to start, and after going in town to church I am unusually tired. Our Senior parlor was opened last evening and has since been quite a "belle". Teachers and students...
Show moreVassar Sunday night [Fall 1874] Dear Cara, In spite of feeling miserably stupid and sleepy, I yet must write you a few words before retiring, for fear that time will be lacking tomorrow. Tonight I have made but one call, although there are many others which should have been made, but It is always a great effort for me to start, and after going in town to church I am unusually tired. Our Senior parlor was opened last evening and has since been quite a "belle". Teachers and students have been flocking there continually. Thisroom, you must know, belongs exclusively to us, for our little meetings, and for us to spend social evenings in together, whenever we desire - It is furnished very prettily in maroon, and contains many very pretty pictures. One in particular, "Little Foxes" an etching, I should like very much to have myself, for our house at home, it belongs to Mary Taylor In one corner of the room is my "Playing Doctor," which is a good deal admired. That is the only contribution I have made in addition to the Class tax, but that is sufficient I thinkAs you already know I am on the committee of arrangements for my Chapter, Delta by name. Well, matters have looked pretty dark for some time but are brightening now. Only twenty five belong while the other societies number forty or more, but we have several new members in view. Miss Terry let us have her parlor for our meeting Friday night, and that was enjoyed greatly by all for we could use her piano and have music. By the way I am reminded to tell you that soft tinting, as it is called, for the walls does not cost a great deal; it is painting which is expensive,I am going to ask Prof. Van Ingen about it, for I still hope that we might have our Dining room done- There are some pretty carpets In cheap ones, for after much trouble the one in our Senior parlor has been selected and is pretty. It is like a Brussels pattern, a soft grey with twistings and intricacies of darker shade - Last night came Papa's letter and Mamma's giving me great pleasure. It is very pleasant to get the letter Saturday night, and yours when it comes in the middle of the week somewhere - With much love, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 6, 1874
Text: Vassar. Dec. 6. 1874 Dear Carrie, The girls are trying to make me turn around and talk to them, but it is in vain. I will not, but their efforts do not improve my powers of concentration. I cannot remember what I said in my last letter, so fear this will be a repetition of that - Today Prof. Seelye conducted our services, much to the delight of us all. His sermon was very finely written, his manner perfect, and his head splendidly shaped. Wehave done nothing but mourn that we were not born a...
Show moreVassar. Dec. 6. 1874 Dear Carrie, The girls are trying to make me turn around and talk to them, but it is in vain. I will not, but their efforts do not improve my powers of concentration. I cannot remember what I said in my last letter, so fear this will be a repetition of that - Today Prof. Seelye conducted our services, much to the delight of us all. His sermon was very finely written, his manner perfect, and his head splendidly shaped. Wehave done nothing but mourn that we were not born a few years later that we might have gone to Smith College under his Presidency- I would love to hear him preach every Sunday, and to be In his Mental Class would be bliss - Isn't Mr. Killough somewhat smitten? He seems to be a constant visitor at the house, and this can scarcely be entirely due to his fondness for wedding cake - What Is his business? and Is he fine-looking? Are there going to be any girls left unmarried when I get hame. They all seemto be marrying. When I mentioned Mr. Brockenbrough in connection with Annie Dewy to her cousin. Miss Moffett, she said, "Oh no, SAnnie would never marry him, they could not get along together.", that said gentleman always paid more attention to the younger girls of the family - Philalethlan day was pleasant as usual - A debate, poem and music, was the programme. Afterwards Collation and promenading. Col. Smith was not here, so I was not again attacked Bird Bell's father and Mother were out, andtalked with them a while, and with a peculiar youth, to whom Fannie Swan introduced me. By the way, Capt. Roberts and Nannie are now on Governors Island where they hope to remain through the winter. Fannie wants me to go down some Saturday with her and make them a visit, and Nannie has sent us an invitation. If we have our Class pictures taken In New York, perhaps I shall do so. Nannie is perfectly miserable they say. At last I have thought to send those designs for houses. If I see anyothers will send them though I hope there will be no need of them soon - Lovingly, Julia
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 12, 1872
Text: "Vassar" Dec. 12, 1872. My dear Carrie (written in German script), Just now, oar wee bit of a letter has reached me, for which I am you truly thankful. You know, "small favors are thankfully fee." I quite envy your lessons in German, for I am just crazy to begin it. You do not say where Mrs. Keupfer is living. Do you have to ride away out to Mr. Studors beautiful roofless cottage. If so, the ride om pleasant days, must be as delightful as the lessons. Let me advise you,...
Show more"Vassar" Dec. 12, 1872. My dear Carrie (written in German script), Just now, oar wee bit of a letter has reached me, for which I am you truly thankful. You know, "small favors are thankfully fee." I quite envy your lessons in German, for I am just crazy to begin it. You do not say where Mrs. Keupfer is living. Do you have to ride away out to Mr. Studors beautiful roofless cottage. If so, the ride om pleasant days, must be as delightful as the lessons. Let me advise you, Carrie, if ever you come here not to take Literature, it is a slow mode of death. The rack would be infinitely preferable, for that could only continue days while and from this months only bring relief. I count on my fingers four essays already written, and no one knows how many more are yet to come. The harrowing thoughts of those to come, and the shame felt for those already finished,—is not this a dreadful picture—But joking aside, I hate Literature and wish, by some means, I could go out of the class. We Sophomores are given our choice of studies, but as we are compelled to take three and only three are put down in theCatalogue for this semester, my penetration has not yet been able to discover where the choice is to be made. I will send the belt as soon as I can make a trip to town and get it. Please forgive me for no telling you before the proportion of oil and bayrum, but when I sit down to write half the little matters escape me. One part to four is what I used to put together but your hair is naturally oily and I think would not need more than one oz. of oil to fire of the spirit. But Dr. Avery (don't laugh because I quote her) advised those who are losing their hair to rub the head thoroughly every night with cold water. Some of thegirls have tried it and find that it prevents the hair from falling out. Green tea is also very good, I am told, by good authority, if advice is good for anything, with all this, you aught not to lose a hair. How many new people there must be at home. In every letter you speak of some one I have never before heard of. I send two of my photographs which you will please give, with my affectionate regards, to Emily and Aunt Folly. You remember telling me that they were desirous to have them. Can't you stir up Lilla G. and Susie J. so that I may hear occasion- ally from them? Lovingly Julie (written in German script)
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 22, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Dee. 22, 1872. Dear Carrie, Even vacation does not change my usual time for writing, and I am seated tonight, desk in lap, (our peculiarly feminine position) answer- ing letters. Neither the parlour which I have left, nor the one into which I am moving are kept warm during the holidays, so that I have come into this pleasant corner room with two or three others. Because it is vacation we think that all our old customs must be thrown aside, and since we can, we think that we...
Show moreVassar College. Dee. 22, 1872. Dear Carrie, Even vacation does not change my usual time for writing, and I am seated tonight, desk in lap, (our peculiarly feminine position) answer- ing letters. Neither the parlour which I have left, nor the one into which I am moving are kept warm during the holidays, so that I have come into this pleasant corner room with two or three others. Because it is vacation we think that all our old customs must be thrown aside, and since we can, we think that we must do Just as please. Naturally then, we turn night into day, and dine at all hours of the day in our parlor. Last night we did not go to bed until about twelve and now, at seven, I have Just wakened from a nap. Cold as it was, I ventured In to church this morning, for there was no service here today. Several of the girls went coasting this afternoon, and to pay them for their wickedness, I suppose it was, they ran Into each other andgot badly bruised. Pattie Thum Is now making a sketch of the affair. Don't you think we are a depraved set? Really, I had no Idea how very lazy I could be until now. I have, so far, done nothing but eat and sleep, and these few days are a specimen of those to come. Next Friday I expect to go up to Troy for the remainder of the vacation. Ida promises me no gaiety, but she says, "a good deal of quiet enjoyment." They hope to receive an Invitation to spend New Years day la Westfield, but I hope not. I had rather stay in Troy than go wandering off very far this cold weather. I can Imagineyou helping to trim the church for Christmas. How I would like to be with you through this week! One of our girls has gone home to Omaha. That is almost as bad as going to Texas for two weeks. I am going In town tomorrow If it is net too cold, and will then get your belt. Jennie is going down to Brooklyn on Thursday to visit her rela- tions there. I feel too lazy and stupid to write any more now, so goodnight darling— "Merry Christmas to all. And to all a goodnight"— was the greeting of Santa Claus long age, and is mine tonight- Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: December 10, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Dec. 10, 1871. My dear Carrie, This morning we had a good but very loag sermon from Mr. Hamlin of Constantinople. He is the father of Miss Abby and Carrie Hamlin) he looks a good deal like Miss Abby. Did I ever write you that Miss Abby went home this summer? X have never been able to find out whether her sister went with her. Miss Carrie was studying medicine in Philadelphia the last X heard of her. Mr. Hamlin will talk to us again this evening at the meeting of Religious...
Show moreVassar College, Dec. 10, 1871. My dear Carrie, This morning we had a good but very loag sermon from Mr. Hamlin of Constantinople. He is the father of Miss Abby and Carrie Hamlin) he looks a good deal like Miss Abby. Did I ever write you that Miss Abby went home this summer? X have never been able to find out whether her sister went with her. Miss Carrie was studying medicine in Philadelphia the last X heard of her. Mr. Hamlin will talk to us again this evening at the meeting of Religious Enquiry.Friday night was the anniversary of the Philalethean Society. The programme was pretty much the same as that of last year. The opening address was the best thing read. The collation was scarcely as fine as usual. I will send you a programme. Col. Smith was here that evening. X had just finished curling Mollie Hill's hair, when a messenger girl came up and told mex CoL Smith wsshttdxte see me Immediately in the parlor. I was very much astonished and at first could not think who she meant, but I went down in my wrapper because it would have taken me a long time to have dressed for the evening. He ^ays he will be in Austin the middleof next month and of course will be at our house, and wanted to receive some message from me to you all. I sent one very important message but will not take from him the pleasure of giving it. Miss Arnold has left our parlor and Mollie Hill has her room. Mollie is from Kentucky, from her name one would know her to be southern. She is very nice and very smart hut is a great rebel. One day I happened te speak of hearing the hounds out after runaway negroes, and you ought to have seen her fire up. We have never said aaythlng more upon the sub* ject of politics. She said that never in Kentucky had dogs been set upon negroes, and persisted in it, and many otherthings of the same kind. I hope you will have your silk made by New Tears day. The lace is to go around the overskirt and trim the waist and sleeves, and the gimp (guimpe, Is to head the lace, W e thought the underskirt would be prettier with a wide flounce. Make the skirt very long. A dress Is net at all stylish unless it hangs at least an inch on the fleer. All the talk here new is about the Grand Duke Alexis. The mayor of Pe'keepsie invited him up and we hoped he would come out here, but have given that up now. On his way up to West Point he danced with a daughter ef Prof. Morse. The yeuag lady is said to be very charming and I presume felt highly honored. We read in a New Terk paper of the death ef the Prince ef Wales, andwonder if it is true} I am glad youwrite me on a different day from Papa and Mamma fer now I get an extra letter from home. With much love J. (Julia M. Pease, '75,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: 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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