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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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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 2, 1871
Text: Vassar College. April 2nd 1871. Dear Carrie, Bessie Hogg aad several other girls have beea in my parlor all the eveaing singing hymns and have Just gone away as the bell lor silent time has struck. During the holidays our evening silent time commences at hall past nine aad lasts until ten minutes ol ten and at ten our lights must be out. I like this arrangement very much, it is nicer to have a hall hour of quiet before going to bed. This alternoon I have beea reading such a alee little story,...
Show moreVassar College. April 2nd 1871. Dear Carrie, Bessie Hogg aad several other girls have beea in my parlor all the eveaing singing hymns and have Just gone away as the bell lor silent time has struck. During the holidays our evening silent time commences at hall past nine aad lasts until ten minutes ol ten and at ten our lights must be out. I like this arrangement very much, it is nicer to have a hall hour of quiet before going to bed. This alternoon I have beea reading such a alee little story, it is called "One day's weaving" and is almost as interesting as "Little Women." I intend toread "Stepping Homeward" this week. I am told it is much better than the book by Miss F helps that we read. Have I aever written you that I do not write compositions ? I think I have done so. The reasoa is that I have never studied Rhetoric before coming here. Please keep your pity for another year, so much will be expected Irom us when we are as Freshmen, aad you know as wellAI do that I cannot write a composition. I would not say so i! it were not the real truth, for I do aot weat to conless my deficiency in brains. U you say aaything snore about my being the it smart one ol the family I shall not like. The reasoa that X was seat here A was because I knew so much less than the others. So you think that because we are colleglates, we do not think ol eating. What do yousuppose we live upon? I never had such an appetite as I have here and you know that mine was never very small. The principal articles ol food are cracked wheat, hominy and brown bread* I can't endture the first, the smell almost makes me sick* It is said to be very good for brain work* Very likely the reason X am failing in that respect Is because I never eat any wheat prepared in this tempting manner. Hominy I begin to like and make my dinner of it when that meal consists of mutton, brown bread, pan t? , potatoes, sad dates* Eggs are plenty now and they give us custard pie, and eggs for breakfast very often* I do not like to send you a letter with one unwritten page but I wish to send this in the morning's mail and if I do so must seal in a moment or it will be too late. Your very loving sister* Julie iJulia M. Pease, 'f5,
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 22, 1875
Text: Vassar College, April 2. 1875. My dear Carrie, Have made my much talked of trip to N.Y. and now upon returning am greatly disappointed at finding no letter from you here to greet me. As Papa was not well when Mamma wrote last, I fear he may still be ill. Alice Graham, Miss Connor, and myself went to the city on Wednesday afternoon, staying at a "bath hotel" as it is called. It is a sort of water care establishment, and a good place, indeed almost the only place, where ladies without...
Show moreVassar College, April 2. 1875. My dear Carrie, Have made my much talked of trip to N.Y. and now upon returning am greatly disappointed at finding no letter from you here to greet me. As Papa was not well when Mamma wrote last, I fear he may still be ill. Alice Graham, Miss Connor, and myself went to the city on Wednesday afternoon, staying at a "bath hotel" as it is called. It is a sort of water care establishment, and a good place, indeed almost the only place, where ladies without baggage canstop. Isn't it a shame that men should laugh at us poor women for carrying about so many trunks, and then when we abolish them and take shawl-straps, admittance to a hotel is denied us. As the sitting for pictures was our special business, we went about it Thursday, I being the only one at all satisfied with the proof: perhaps my satisfaction due to my not caring whether the picture flattered or not - In reality mine are good enough, as pictures go- Sarony said my features were regular and seemed content with my proof;so I suppose I am - We looked around Stewarts and of course saw some nice goods and ready made dresses, and Alice Graham bought a pretty decent gimpun sack for twenty five dollars - My great purchase was an album. It Is a neat and pretty one, holding over a hundred, and price eight dols- It seems albums are going out of style, hence the price. So now I am still in possession of twelve dollars, and am trying to decide what I shall get with it. There are so many things upon which I have my eyes, that a decision is no light task - Such alovely "Holy Family" can be had for $15 that I think I shall wait until my store increases. This picture is by a German artist, Carl Muller, and was painted quite recently, giving our modern ideas of the Madonna. Numerous sixes of photographs of it can be had, but I want the larger sine. Vacation does not end till next Wednesday, so we are still going to have some days of rest. The Senior year jcme line obliterated, so little, and seem not able to do more- Will be about as glad as sorry when the year is over - Commencement is the 24th of June - I hear the rain pattering on the roof, and can almost fancy it summer, it is so warm this evening - With loads of love your little sister -
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 14, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 14. 1875 Dear Carrie, The postal which I sent you yesterday came near having a sorry end. It was picked up in the corridor and taken to a maiden of the name of Graham, who brought it to me because of the address - Was delighted to get a letter at last from you: know that sometimes you are busy and can't find time for writing and so I am willing to excuse you- How singular that so many Conn, people are in Texas- What took Gov. English there. Is his health poor as that of Mr....
Show moreVassar. April 14. 1875 Dear Carrie, The postal which I sent you yesterday came near having a sorry end. It was picked up in the corridor and taken to a maiden of the name of Graham, who brought it to me because of the address - Was delighted to get a letter at last from you: know that sometimes you are busy and can't find time for writing and so I am willing to excuse you- How singular that so many Conn, people are in Texas- What took Gov. English there. Is his health poor as that of Mr. Mark Howard? It must bevery nice for Papa to meet old friends, and it makes us seem not so far out of the world to have visitors from away up North- Have you heard of the death of Jennie Potter? She was buried Tuesday in Easter week. Her little friend who used to be here, attended the funeral while she was visiting in New York- Poor Mrs. Potter must be very lonely- I believe I made a mistake In writing you the date of our Commencement, but the catalogue which I sent will rectify it - The date is June 28- Probably you will want to reach Po'keepsie on Saturday before- The festivities of that week begin on Sunday with the Baccalaureate sermon from our revered President; at which time we graduates are addressed and bid farewell to, and of course display our handkerchiefs to great advantage- Monday you can do the College in the morning, and in the evening there is a concert- Tuesday is Class Day, and Wednesday noon finishes the programme. Josie Buffington wants me to go to his Class Day and Commencement, which comesoon after ours, with his sister, but I don't think I am particularly anxious. What are your plans for the summer, and where will we go first? Fannie B. has given me an invitation for some time in the summer, and Lillie Rumsey, a former room-mate who is now married and living in Syracuse wants me to visit her. Then Binghamton and Janesville are on our programme, are they not? I think it would be well for Mamma to have the silk made too, for she will need several dresses if she visits Binghamton and Janesville - Please find something for me to buy and send you, or I shall think you have not forgiven me for not sending those articlessooner - Po'keepsie is a poor place however for shopping- Please write if you will reach here earlier than Saturday for I shall have to engage rooms - Mrs. Williams expects to reach here early in May, so Clifford feels extremely happy - There are still patches of snow to be seen, but we hope that yesterday's slight snow fall was the last of the season, as today is bright and warm. Remember me to the Wheelocks, Nannie H. and others Lovingly your sister-
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 25, 1875
Text: Vassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of...
Show moreVassar. April 23 Dear Carrie, I had not noticed how near the week was to an end. or should have certainly dropped you a line last Thursday or Friday for I know how disappointing it is not to receive a letter at the accustomed time. Your letters are very irregular in arriving hut I attribute that to the mail... [corner of letter torn off] ...Perhaps mine may come next week, as they have been ordered some time. Have seen Nannie Moffett once or twice lately- She has almost given up the idea of coming to Vassar. although she still thinks of trying to enter- Bird Bell expects to go to Europe in June with a party who will remain a year. Nannie M. also thinks of going if her uncles will give their consent - It seems to be a very good opportunity for improvement, as the lady in charge, having been over before, has made all plans with that in view- Founder's Day comes on Thursday, and will pass much as usual. The speaker for the evening is Mr. Russell, vice President of Cornell. The Concert which will take place that afternoon at which time you may imagine me in a state of excitement. The programmes I send to you in advance. The pieces areboth very short one being that little thing you liked when I played it last Christmas. Clifford's piece Is quite difficult and very pretty. I have not as yet decided upon my dress. Send a sample of what Is called pine-apple muslin for your and Mamma's approval. It Is said to be very long enduring and will wash. Price about $1.50 per yd. My Idea, If you all approve, would be to get enough for a waist and overskirt to be made over my old blue silk skirt It waist. It Is so hard to tell what will be serviceable afterwards, and you know better than I what Is at home, and soshould tell me - This [could] also be worn over [w—] for evening, end it [] as if it would be useful. If the black lace is not already aent, you need not send it, as I have about given up the idea of using it - What is Papa having another well dug for? Is there not water enough on the place? Do not let Mamma worry about me, I am not working hard and am in no danger of breaking down. She will not find me either thin or puny. Hoping that you all keep well. Yours — Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 19, 1874
Text: Vassar. April 19. '74 My dear Carrie, All the girls in my parlor are writing letters, and now after rummaging about and trying to put my room in order I must follow suit and scribble off some two or three letters. One of my parlor mates Sallie Lydecker has been changed into another room, and we have a Miss Loomis in her place, This young lady has a sister who graduated here since I have been at the College. They are Binghamton girls and know the Cary's of that place, though they are...
Show moreVassar. April 19. '74 My dear Carrie, All the girls in my parlor are writing letters, and now after rummaging about and trying to put my room in order I must follow suit and scribble off some two or three letters. One of my parlor mates Sallie Lydecker has been changed into another room, and we have a Miss Loomis in her place, This young lady has a sister who graduated here since I have been at the College. They are Binghamton girls and know the Cary's of that place, though they are not acquainted with Aunt. She seems a pleasant girl, whom I presume we willlike her very much. Miss Terry seems to be making quite a number of changes in rooms this spring. Fannie Buffington has been given a very nice room on my corridor, a room formerly used for a teachers room. Fan's roommate had either asthma or consumption and her mother has not thought that Fan, who is not very strong, should room with such a person. Within the last week there have been three snow-storms, but from the aspect of nature today I think the spring has decided to favor us with some few bright k sunny days again. Some crocuses and violets and even hyacinth are In blossom in the garden, showing us that we must soon assume our duties as "gardeneresses". If you and Mamma come North this summer you must be sure and get one of these large ferneries and take home some hot-house ferns and plants to put in it, in addition to our native ones. And tall Mamma that the long-talked of side-board can be selected when you are in New York. There are so many pretty things one wants for the house, and money does not grow on bushes,but I reckon we can afford some new things this year, don't you? Will send you tomorrow, "Arthur Bunney , castle", which I think very gocd. The school, "The Bird's Nest" in the book is taken from real life. There is just such a school, called the "Gunnery" from the name of the Principal, in Conn. Mr. Gun's daughter was here one year and Harry Raymond has been there as scholar. It is considered a most delightful place for young boys. I believe a son of Holland went there a year or so ago. Then I send a little pronouncing vocabulary, which we Vassarites consider exceedingly valuable. I have one always around, and if I feel sure that I know the pronunciation of any word, I go Immediately and look, and find myself wrong. Of course if I am uncertain I go, and when I know nothing at all about it. Prof. Backus accepts the pronunciation of every word in the book, for it is compiled from the best authorities. "Oh, for wings to fly", not "over the dark blue sea", but away South to the dear home folk, where to stay only a week would be bliss. Remember me to George, how funny foryou not to call him Mr. Graham! Do you see much of the Graham girls? You never speak of seeing them. Do you find Miss Epperson much changed? I cannot imagine her either pretty or attractive. And Walter always fancies pretty girls, does he not? When the girl was here, I think she did not speak ten words. even to me, and I could make nothing out of her. If she can now make herself at all agreeable, she must have changed wonderfully, and the Tennessee school has done far more for her than Vassar could, in that line. Haven't you met young Shropshire yet? Gerta and Nellie used to laugh so much at him, he w a j not at all brilliant, and exceedingly slow to see jokes. I suppose as Sothern said of himself, I could ramble on for an hour, but think you would not care to wade through more pages of this newsless letter. Dearest good-bye, Julia
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 30, 1873
Text: Vassar College, April 30. 1873. Dear Carrie, The Faculty have been unusually good to us, giving us a half holiday today, which, with many of us, Is a whole one as our recitations all come In the morning. Perhaps their kindness was as much to themselves as to us, for certainly we are all a pretty sleepy and dull appear- ing set this morning. Although last night we went to bed not very much after eleven o'clock, even that has used up we early birds.I do wish you might have heard Phillips...
Show moreVassar College, April 30. 1873. Dear Carrie, The Faculty have been unusually good to us, giving us a half holiday today, which, with many of us, Is a whole one as our recitations all come In the morning. Perhaps their kindness was as much to themselves as to us, for certainly we are all a pretty sleepy and dull appear- ing set this morning. Although last night we went to bed not very much after eleven o'clock, even that has used up we early birds.I do wish you might have heard Phillips Brooks. I am not In the least surprised that the Boston people so worship him, for every one of us Is half crazy over him. He had been described to me as very, very tall and overgrown looking, as decidedly "green;" yet although he Is all these he Is decidedly fine looking. He is the biggest man I think I ever saw; when he promenaded the corridors, the other men, some of whom were quite tall, seemed mere pigmies. And this morning when he departed In the hack, he alone quite filled the seat. If his mind were at all In comparison with his body, he certainlywould be a great man. His address was upon the personality of the times. If I were, like you, good at remembering and tailing speeches, etc, I would be glad to give you the substance of it, but that is impossible; so I can simply say that It was very good, and pleased all; especially as it was not all about what woman should do; far this, you must know, Is drilled Into us by every stick of a man who comes. Of course His College was all decorated with evergreens and flowers. The letter were mare beautiful than ever before. This morning earns a letter from Sarah Pease, who says thatshe wrote yon at the same time, so I need not retell to you the news her letter contained. I should think Aunt Carrie would be rather fearful to have Uncle go to Europe after this fearful accident. Just think, there were several persons from Po'keepsie killed and two of the bodies, I hear, have not been found. Mr. Merritt, the father of those of that name who were lost, is quite an old man and has living only one son, who is a perfect lot , and spends most of his time In Binghampton at the asylum. You must be very, very busy now that Mamma is unable to go about; poor child, you will be all tired out by the time summer comes. I wish I could go home now that you all need me; it would be so nice to do something for you all who do so much far me. Goodbye now, dear.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 19, 1873
Text: Vassar. April 19. My dear Carrie, Every day of this glorious vacation I have intended to write to you a good long letter, but time has been so fully taken up that until now I have not been able to commence. Much to our sorrow we find that our weeks holiday has almost flown sway, and half that we wished to do has been left undone. You must have been lonely enough during those days when Papa and Mamma were absent, and glad beyond measure when they returned. My time has been divided between...
Show moreVassar. April 19. My dear Carrie, Every day of this glorious vacation I have intended to write to you a good long letter, but time has been so fully taken up that until now I have not been able to commence. Much to our sorrow we find that our weeks holiday has almost flown sway, and half that we wished to do has been left undone. You must have been lonely enough during those days when Papa and Mamma were absent, and glad beyond measure when they returned. My time has been divided between painting and making a sailor waist. The latter has at last been finishedand is a perfect success; the former is one of those "unfinishable" things. For amusement during our Vacation we have, six of us, gotten up a daily paper, edited by each In turn. The Editor assigns subjects for her day, writes an editorial and reads the paper. Begun for fun we yet thought that It would be a good deal of work and we would never continue, but we find that it is just as much amusement as we expected, and it only takes about an hour, for both writing and reading. The bone of contention is who shallhave the copied number, for there is only one, nobody being found willing to transmit to posterity its valuable matter. The "Quidnune" which has for its modest mottoe, "Vita sine Uteris mors est" is a formidable rival of the "Miscellany," some of our letters from foreign correspondents having been sent to that "inferior" paper and thence to our Lady Principal. Imagine for articles , "Mud pies," "Pleasures of Hope," "Character of Jack Horner," A Debate, "Ode to a Spring Dandelion," etc. Croquet has not been so well patronized this vacation as was hoped. One after-noon I was beaten four games out of six, my partner being a fine player. Don*t you think after that I should throw away my mallet? indeed I did, but for the time only. And such weather as we have had, snow or rain most of the time; occasionally our dear friend "Sol" would make his appearance for a short time, causing us joy beyond expression; but not for long has he favored us. Dearest Carrie, now must 1 end this scribbly letter. Love to all, Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 5, 1873
Text: Vassar— April 5, 1873. Dearest Carrie, Every day this week I have been disappointed in not receiving a letter from you, for this is the second week since any letter has come from you, dear, and I cannot understand why it is so. Tonight after com- ing from a busy afternoon in Po'keepsie I was told a letter was awaiting me, but sad was I to find it was only from one of my last year parlormates. Everyone is rejoicing nowand thinking that spring Is really come. If bright warm days and the...
Show moreVassar— April 5, 1873. Dearest Carrie, Every day this week I have been disappointed in not receiving a letter from you, for this is the second week since any letter has come from you, dear, and I cannot understand why it is so. Tonight after com- ing from a busy afternoon in Po'keepsie I was told a letter was awaiting me, but sad was I to find it was only from one of my last year parlormates. Everyone is rejoicing nowand thinking that spring Is really come. If bright warm days and the singing of birds are a sign, then is it come. Only little patches of snow remain and the grass is almost green in places. Yesterday I brought in some pussy-willows, the first growing thing outdoors. As long as I have been here this is the first time I have seen them, which fact seems to amaze the northern girls. At last, at last the printed affair concerning Trig, has been received. It has been very nicely done, and I suppose most of the girls are exceedingly delighted at the printing of theclass speeches. I will send them and you can all judge for yourself of their merits. H ave you read "Off the Skelligs" by Jean Ingelow? I liked it so well that I want to own the book, so shall get it the next time I go in town, and if you like will send it to you to read. I don't believe you can imagine half the desire I feel to be at home again. It seems as if the time for starting would never come, and as is always the case when looking forward to some great pleasure, I can scarcely realize thatit will really come to pass. Every little thing about the place comes up to me so vividly; I see you all moving about so naturally that sometimes I shut my eyes and try to push away the picture, it makes me so Impatient. Next Thursday our vacation begins. I think never were girls much gladder than we to see the trunks brought up today, and to hear the talk about packing. We who remain at College expect to enjoy ourselves, in a quiet way, about as much as those who go; of course, excepting those who go home-———— I must stop writing for tonight now, though perhaps in the morning I may writemore either to you or Papa or Mamma. Goodnight little Carrie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: April 9, 1872
Text: "Vassar." April 9 1872 Dear Carrie, Sunday, my usual day for writing letters, I had taken hold of a book of Chateaubrlands and of course I could not leave it for anything. It was a story of Indian life in America the descriptions are really quite amusing. He saw palm-trees all along the Mississippi and at Niagra monkeys were very numerous. Sunday was a very rainy, gloomy day and it has not yet thoroughly cleared off. The old saying Is that if it rainson Easter there will be rain on...
Show more"Vassar." April 9 1872 Dear Carrie, Sunday, my usual day for writing letters, I had taken hold of a book of Chateaubrlands and of course I could not leave it for anything. It was a story of Indian life in America the descriptions are really quite amusing. He saw palm-trees all along the Mississippi and at Niagra monkeys were very numerous. Sunday was a very rainy, gloomy day and it has not yet thoroughly cleared off. The old saying Is that if it rainson Easter there will be rain on the next seven Sundays, if there Is any truth In the saying, we have a gloomy prospect to look forward to. Today our study begins again. We are anything but glad, for our little taste of idleness has only increased the desire for it. I fear the returning girls will not find a cheerful welcome prepared for them. Yesterday morning several of us went over the Steward's department. I had been before, bat went this time especially to see the griddle for frying cakes. In the afternoon Birdie Bell and I walked into town. We had much amusement over the walk, as we almost lost ourselves in the mud. My over-shoes had a peculiar propensity for clinging to the mud, and when at last reached the pavement, borrowed an old flour bag and put our rubbers in it, it was scarcely possible to tell them from the surrounding mud. We had our photographs taken and think they will be very good. I am so anxious for you all to see pictures of my friends that I had to have mine taken otherwise I could not get theirs. Fannie Buffington's sister is visiting her, has been here since Friday. Although half the beds in College have been vacant she has not been permitted to remain here at night, so she and Fannie every night after supper have had to trudge over to a farm house a quarterof a mile away, to sleep. Then they have to gat up and come here In time for an eight o'clock breakfast. Yesterday, Miss Buffing ton, who is a lovely girl, took Birdie Bell, Fannie and myself out riding. We went up to College Hill, to Spring Side, the Vassar's old place, Bisby's, in short, everywhere there was any thing to see. Laura Howe has just come back and tells me that she has received such a good letter from you in regard to my six brothers. Unfortunately she has left the letter at home and I can not see it. Did you really write it? I almost think she is trying to hoax me- Its almost dinner time so I must close. Love to all fromfrom their off. Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 30, 1873
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 30, 1873. My dear Cara, Last week I was either too busy or lazy to write to you on Wednesday, so no letter was sent you, and last night I debated some time the question whether to write you a letter or to write my essay. Finally I decided that my duty called me to the latter. Looked at my paper and pencil point for some time without accomplishing much, and now think the time might have been as profitably spent In writing you. This essay, by the way, is the bane ofmy...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 30, 1873. My dear Cara, Last week I was either too busy or lazy to write to you on Wednesday, so no letter was sent you, and last night I debated some time the question whether to write you a letter or to write my essay. Finally I decided that my duty called me to the latter. Looked at my paper and pencil point for some time without accomplishing much, and now think the time might have been as profitably spent In writing you. This essay, by the way, is the bane ofmy existence. It must be handed in on Saturday and It can scarcely be called begun, only two sentences being written at present and very likely I shall strike those out. Essays are bad enough at all times, but these, our first Junior essays, we must read before the class, who have "carte blanche" to criticize; and not tho class alone but its Professor, who is sometimes just withering. When we were told of this sad fate which had befallen us, we were ready to pack our valises and leave the walls of our not then "alma" Mater; but alas, they might have been prison walls for all we could do about getting out. Many wore the tears shed,many the groans groaned, many the cutting sarcasm uttered in regard to Prof. Backus, but all to no avail. Our death warrant had been sealed and the only course left us was to bear our fate like noble Vassarites Choice of subjects was left to us, but I, with many others preferring not to choose for myself, went to Truman J. and demanded something to place at the top of my sheet of composition note. Immediately he said, "I want you to write upon Sam Houston, do you know much about him?" Meekly I answered "yes." Do you like him, "yes." Then you can make an interest ing essay about him. Sadly I departed, knowingthat far from being an interesting essay. It would be so dull that I hoped the greater part of my audience would fall asleep, and thus I might avoid a part of the crushing criticism to be given upon it. Pity me if you can, you who never used to mind writing, and who are now revelling In bright sunshine and warm weather, more inspiriting than frosts, fogs and freezing corridors. If all the class were poor writers I would not mind so much, but the best writers in the College are In our class, and it is hard to have them hear one's poor effusion. I can think of no better way of trimming the skirt of your black dress than toput a wide ruffle around the bank and puffs up the front. A ruffle, with heading like mine to go up where the ruffle ends, and then the puffings, like this. Be sure and put a standing ruffle of the same around the neck of the dress. I hope you can make something of the elaborate picture. I know of no polonaise pattern. All look about the same. You ask if my bracelet is here. X found it In my box of ribbons, which you remember I did not look over before leaving. I am very sorry as I have no particular use for it here. Have you seen nolittle black studs and pearl sleeve-buttons. I cannot find them here and need the studs as all my sailor waists are made for them. How Is Papa's bank getting on and have you seen his Cashier yet? Papa must hare been exceedingly busy for some time past, organising the bank while he had an important case en hand. Mr. Baker's death seems so sudden and sad. Do you remember his saying, the last time he was out at our house, that he never expected to have so pleasant a summer again as this one had been, and that in his life he had had few pleasanter ones ? I am going to paint in watercolers some this year, andhave already sent for my paints. Mannie Hopkins and I will be able then to take our boxes in our hands when we make each ether visit, there. I have been copying a picture of Landseers, the little dens which I told you about, and some lilies of Prof. Van Ingenss these are all I have done so oar. Professor comes out every day new, although his ankle pains him a good deal and he walks quite lame. It Is very wrong In him to use it so soon after the sprain, as it will make it last much longer, but he is like most men, obstinate, and cannot be persuaded to remain at home. He knows that nothing could go on in the Art Gallery without him, and so of coursefeels It his duty to be here. Don't you want me to send you some kind of a leather for your winter hat, If I can find anything suitable In Po'keepsie? All In the house must be too worn to use again. I have net sent the gloves yet because I thought the mails were so irregular that they might not reach you. Accept the greatest amount of love from your loving sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 20, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 20. 1872, My dear Carrie, My roommate has Just showed me a new way of holding the pen by which she says one can write this half back hand much more smoothly. I, as you may perceive, am trying it but not, as yet, with great success. But this is not much more than my usual scrawling chirogrsphy. Do you remember a certain General Carletoa? He was stationed at Austin as Commander in Chief of the camp some time. He wasquite an elderly man and was very attentive to Miss- (O how...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 20. 1872, My dear Carrie, My roommate has Just showed me a new way of holding the pen by which she says one can write this half back hand much more smoothly. I, as you may perceive, am trying it but not, as yet, with great success. But this is not much more than my usual scrawling chirogrsphy. Do you remember a certain General Carletoa? He was stationed at Austin as Commander in Chief of the camp some time. He wasquite an elderly man and was very attentive to Miss- (O how I forget names!) the young lady who desired "style is death." I mention all these things concerning him because you may not recall him any sooner than I did. Well, yesterday I learned that he Is paying attention to an old parlormate of mine, Annie Ansley, and that there is a likelihood that she will marry him. He told her that he was very well acquainted with Miss Pease, and she not knowing very much of his character, sent to enquire what I thought of him. Of course I had nothing in particular to state, having known him soslightly. Annie Is quite young, I think not more than seventeen and pretty, altogether just the one for him to fancy, but I don't see what can induce her to marry him, unless it Is that she thinks him wealthy. Last night our class had Its usual monthly "sociable." This was an unusually pleasant one. The play was a short pantomime, "The Babes in the Woods," one of the most laughable things I ever saw. The Robins were represented by two of the tallest girls in our class, whose costumes were extremely ridiculous. They chirped and pipped abour covering the poor babes with leaves, doing their part to perfection.Then there were some not very remarkable tableaux. And dancing then became the amusement. Yesterday we had a hard hail storm and I was out in it all. We were on the other side of the lake when it began, and thinking that It would be over In a few minutes we braced ourselves against a tree, covering our heads, but finally as it began to rain we sought refuge In a mill near by. Here we remained some time, in company of several Vassarites, some dripping dogs and teamsters. Altogether we had considerable fun from It. You did not write me whether Aunt Maria was going to remain West all winter, Please do so, andalso if the Townsend family are now In Austin. I wrote Susie some time ago, directing my letter to Austin. Remember me to all enquiring friends. With "piles" of love. Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 27, 1872
Text: Vassar College. Oct. 27, 72. Dear Cara, Indeed I wish I could make a little call upon you one of your bright warm days, when Dick sings so cheerily and everything is gay, but such a thing is out of the question before next June, unless perhaps I might find one of those balloons in which "Grimes" and his fair lady escaped from the terrors of Paris. I am crazy (rather a strong expression) to see howthe house looks with the new carpets, very nice, I presume, even if they are not velvet...
Show moreVassar College. Oct. 27, 72. Dear Cara, Indeed I wish I could make a little call upon you one of your bright warm days, when Dick sings so cheerily and everything is gay, but such a thing is out of the question before next June, unless perhaps I might find one of those balloons in which "Grimes" and his fair lady escaped from the terrors of Paris. I am crazy (rather a strong expression) to see howthe house looks with the new carpets, very nice, I presume, even if they are not velvet or Brussels. And then the pins stool is such a surprise. I wish I were with you to help arrange things. Jenny told me that she dreamed, a few nights ago, that you were married, without even telling me you were going to be. Dreams go by contraries, they say, and I feel quite sure my little sister will be all safe when I see her. Miss Dame tells me that Florence Smiths mother Is dead. Is it such sad, I should like to hear from Florence but do not know In what part of the world she Is. I believe her mother died In England. You know that they have been abroad far some times. Last Monday night we, the literature class, were permitted to go In and see Miss Charlotte Cushman act Lady Macbeth. She is considered the finest living actress, but she did not do herself Justice that night. In some scenes, for Instance, the sleep walking, she was per- perfectly grand. She was miserably supported. Macbeth was personated by Junius Brutus Booth, who tore about in a frantic manner on the stage, entirely different from ones idea of the great murderer. Tuesday night Miss Cushman acted Meg Merrllles. This is her great part and they say she was splendid In It. We are studying Bacon now In Literature. Prof. Backus preaches today and I must go now and dress for chapel. Farewell, Carrie dear. Lovingly Julie.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: March 22, 1874
Text: March 22, 1874 My dear Cara, This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree.I know we at home do get half appreciate our...
Show moreMarch 22, 1874 My dear Cara, This morning was ushered in by a fall of snow, which however melted as soon as it touched the ground. And now the sun has come out, the wind has gone down, and the day has become one of Spring's most beautiful. Alice Orsham and I were walking this morning, and hearing the birds sing she became almost poetical, and even prosaic I would not have objected to Tennyson and a rustic beach under some broad branching tree.I know we at home do get half appreciate our winter days; they are not raw enough for perfect enjoyment. Our sermon today was on the text, "What I have written, I have written". The minister did his best to impress upon our minds that what we had done could not be undone, and hence we must be very careful of all future steps. But I fear I was not rightly impressed, for I applied the text more especially to the purely worldly deeds which I do every day, and which, to my sorrow, can not be undone. Last week the honors for the present Sealer class were given by the faculty. Of coarse there was the greatest excitement, and much disappointment among some members of the class. Most of the honors were given as we had all expected, but two seemed to us unfairly given, and so we lay It to partiality on the side of the Professors. And It does seem so few, to take only ten out of a class of forty five. Naturally, we Juniors began to think then of who would be among our chosen ten, and I, for one have little trouble in picking out those upon whom the honors will fall. There are many more than ten in our class who deserve honors equally, before my rank in class Is reached, so, my dear. If you or any of the family have a lingering hope that I will be among the favored few, please dispel that illusion immediately. There is not the faintest shadow of a hope for me. Sorry am I to confess that I have not studied as hard as I should, but have devoted more time to painting and drawing. Dr. Avery is here today, and will remain several days. I am toldthat Miss Terry is preparing to give her a general reception. This may be merely a College rumor in which little faith can be put yet I most truly hope not. Some little sign of respect ought to be shown one who has labored so long and faithfully for the College. One of the girls has just lent me Kingsley's "Water Babies", so I shall settle down to most comfortable afternoon I think, with a pillow under my head and the Babies In my hand. With Love, nothing more at present your sleepy sister.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M.
Date: 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 27, 1872
Text: Vassar. Dec. 27, 1872. Dearest Cara, Today I expected to be speeding along on the "chemin de fer" to Troy. But alas! we are all doomed to disappointment! Here am I blocked in by snow and compelled to remain at College until Monday and perhaps much longer. "Such a snowstorm the very oldest inhabitants have never before known." This little phrase is used every winter, but this one with truth, I think. The horse cars have stopped running and our only communication with the...
Show moreVassar. Dec. 27, 1872. Dearest Cara, Today I expected to be speeding along on the "chemin de fer" to Troy. But alas! we are all doomed to disappointment! Here am I blocked in by snow and compelled to remain at College until Monday and perhaps much longer. "Such a snowstorm the very oldest inhabitants have never before known." This little phrase is used every winter, but this one with truth, I think. The horse cars have stopped running and our only communication with the outer world Is by means of a sleigh running twice a day. But "for a that" we are gay and happy still. Indeed, I do not consider it a very great misfortune to be unable to go to Troy, for there are some real nice girls here and we have a good deal of fun, because we learn to know each other better. Christmas day was not a bit like Christmas. It was a bitter cold day, the thermometer 4° below zero, but Milligan, Eva Tappan and myself went in to hear the childrens Carols in Christ church at ten o'clock. Some of them which I had never heard before werevery pretty. Then we went down to service at the Holy Comforter, a high church. The car not being ready to bring us, out we had to walk up to the Morgan House and wait sometime. Without exaggeration, I can say that we nearly froze. I think I never knew so cold a day. Our Christmas dinner was better than usual, turkey, duck, mince pie and plum pudding. Half the amount of dishes at home would have been better. Parlor 63 contains a very nice set of girls. Hattie Stetson, Pattie Thum, Lida Magowan and my self. (Is not that a conceited remark?) It is a most amiable parlor, and where one goes, all go. Christmas Eve Parlor 63 was quite fashionable. It was first invited out to a very tempt- ing supper of coffee and other delicacies. Then to a Christmas tree, which was intended only to be looked at, as no presents were distributed. Here we again partook of coffee and fruit cake, the latter I politely took and not being able to eat it stuffed it Into my pocket for safe keeping. Then followed a dance in the College parlors on those best new carpets. We found at every waltz that Miss Lymans ghost would rise and confront us lor our sacrilege. Just nowimagine us seated in those same spacious apartments with Winnie (Miss Lymaa's factotum) frowning upon us lest we spill one drop of ink, spill of a pin head, upon those precious Aaminsters. But to return (ahem) to our Christmas Eve. Leaving the parlor at half past nine we returned to 63 and amused ourselves, with reading, backgammon, and the like, until twelve, when Lida and I finished off the evening, or rather, began the morning, with study: for we retired to our downy couches at one o'clock. The next evening, at the supper table we decided to attend a masked and fancy dress ball In the College parlors. Two young ladles were trans-formed, by my magic fingers, into an old lady and a robin, respectively. Graham, my last years roommate made a very lady like old housekeeper wearing a stiff cap, long apron and carrying her reticule and scissors at her side. Lida Magovan was the robin and the chief attraction of the evening. No one could recognise her, and she did her part to perfection, hopping about and chirrupping in a most bird like fashion. By the time I had arrayed these two and cut out numerous K's for a Ku Klux Klan I had only time to doff an ancient red overgown and turban, In which costume I enjoyed myself very much. Dr. Avery being our Lady PrincipalIn the absence of our true head, our hopes are all Hygienic and end precisely with the first stroke of the retiring bell at half past nine. Of course we can not retire at such an out of the way hour, so we amuse ourselves later with cribbage and backgammon. But that unfortunate evening, just as Hat and myself were deeply Interested in a game of cribbage Miss Smiley, our corridor teacher came, and advised us to retire. This we did the more cheerfully as it was about twelve and we, with difficulty, kept our peepers open. Since It was my intention to leave today, I received my New Years callers last evening.Parlor 63 of course shared the fun together. Pattie was my mother, Mrs. Weatherton while Hattie, one of the tallest girls here, was little Susie, the nine years old daughter, an Impertinent little chatterbox. Lida was Josephus the waiting man. He received the cards, took the gentlemens hats and prepared and served the refreshments, which consisted of snow cream, lemon ice, cake and crackers. Joseph's part, you can perceive was a very laborious one yet mother and daughter found the boy "very careless" "so thoughtless" etc. This, of course, to excuse his not being In all places at one time. I was the charming young daughter, fresh and bloomy,whom, let me whisper, had been only five years in society. All the gentle- men who were young enough made lore to me, and many are the duels to be fought on my account. Then there was the governess Miss Limmeth, a very agreeable personage, quite proper. Our callers ware numerous and of high rank, some of them, at least. Sir Charles from Eng. was a most charming gent,lacked much of the races, was thoroughly English. Really, Graham who took this part looked and acted so comically that I am convulsed with laughter every time I think of her. You ought to have seen Dr. Arery laugh to see Sir Charles dance, for after the reception was over we all wont down to the parlors and had a dance. Wild Bill direct from California also made us a call. Milligan, this was, whom Susie impertinentlytold he had no mouth. This Will had a nephew who was very much attached to me and upon whom I looked with a farmy eye. Gustavus Adolphus Briggs was a most charming young man: he, also, In addition to his personal charms, expected a handsome fortune from his wild uncle. Hence he tried to prevent Will from being attentive to my dear widowed mamma. I wish I could picture for you the charms of my dear Gustavusfor indeed I was about as much smitten as he. Gustavus was Laura Browne, from Vermont. She is older than the rest of us and very, very talented. She wrote the article In the Miscellany upon M. Taine. By the way, I think I have not sent the magazine to you yet. Whan you get it, please read the article I Just mentioned, for it la about the best In the book. Then another line character was G.A Fitznoodle. This was carried out to perfection.Miss Lowrie it was who quite overpowered us by his grand words and compliments. I must not forget to mention Josiah somebody, I forget the name, and his son Zekiel. The old man would persist in tell- ing me of quiltings, corn huskings and such like things which of course I had never heard of. Then there were a lot of Russians whose names my tongue could never twist nor my pen write.Everybody agreed In saying that they never either made or received pleasanter New Years calls. Yesterday I received Papa and Mammas letters enclosing my Christmas present. They do not say what they wish me to get with it, so I think I shall get Jean Ingelows poems, Undiae and perhaps some pretty picture or another book. Tell me what you had for Christmas presents andall that you are doing. The snow is piled up in our window sill over a feet high, and in the corridor it drifted down in the window ledge inside and has not melted yet. But it is not as cold as it was Christmas day. Our parlor is warm enough when we sit within a foot of the register, but in a corner of the room one's hand will became too cold to write. Annie Meeker, one of my former parlor mateshas Just send me a Christmas letter and little plastic head of Clytie. It was very kind of her to think of me. Please excuse the different kinds of paper on which this lengthy letter is written. But while in the parlor my paper gave out and Lida gave me some of hers. I hope you will not be entirely exhausted before you finish this. Indeed I grudge the stamps which it will need for supply is getting low. With a vast deal of love I am lovingly Julie
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: May 28, 1871
Text: Vassar College. May 28, 1871. Precious "Cat," Tonight I imagine you writing to me, and it is very pleasant to think that we are occupied in the same work of love. Whenever I think of going on to Poquonock, I think of you aad Mamma. I have never been there without you aad I don't know how I can do without you* Here, X am so busy X do not find much time to think of anything but study, but there, I shall miss you so much* M I had any Idea that you wll would consent, I would ask to...
Show moreVassar College. May 28, 1871. Precious "Cat," Tonight I imagine you writing to me, and it is very pleasant to think that we are occupied in the same work of love. Whenever I think of going on to Poquonock, I think of you aad Mamma. I have never been there without you aad I don't know how I can do without you* Here, X am so busy X do not find much time to think of anything but study, but there, I shall miss you so much* M I had any Idea that you wll would consent, I would ask to come home this summer* I do not mean to stay but only for the vacation — — Yesterday Prof. Van Ingen took our Drawing class out sketching. We started at nine oclock, not earlier, because Miss Morse would not order our breakfasts. The ride was very pleasant, passing through Spring Side, where Matthew Vassar used to live, for Prof. His home Is a pretty little cottage In the midst of a piae grove, and seems Just the place for an artist to live* The carriages left us at a gate and after borrowing a little tin pall to carry water In, we trudged along In the direc- tionof the river* A very picturesque party, we were said to be, as we pursued our course over rocks aad beading to pass under overhanging boughs. Each had a waterproof, a lunch and drawing apparatus In her hand, and Prof, carried the pail hung on the end of a white cotton umbrella* The only adventure we mat with on our walk to the river was a fall which the Prof, met with. Poor fellow! Instead of great sympathy a great laugh was raised, he leoked so funny. The river looked very cool and Inviting after our long walk, and even after reaching it* much walking had to be done in order to find a suitable place for sketching. At lengthwhen we had scrambled quite down a precipice, Prof, told us te come up again and sketch from the top of it, W e found the view very pretty. Perhaps you remember it, s short distance below Poughkeepsie, where the railroad runs through the river some ways. When we were ready te begin draw* ing it was half past eleven} our dinner was served at half past twelve and occupied two hours, that is, with a short rest afterwards. The lunch pre- pared for us was very good, but anything would have tasted good we were so hungry, it consisted of four sandwiches and two slices of cake apiece. We draw until five and then our guide, saddirector proceeded to get us under way again. All day some beys from B|sby»s military school had been hovering about and Just st the last, arranged themselves gracefully upon a near rock, wishing to be sketched. Of course, then, we set imme- diately to studying the "human figure" from the specimens before us) this excited "our lord of creation" and instead of carrying us home the best route which would take us past the aforesaid beys, he took us a most roundabout way through the woods. Our walk took an hour and was very trying on the feet and hands. We have become such experts that we con- sidered climbing four or five fencesnothing ataftli, Professor very kindly turning his back during the proceedure. We reached College at nearly seven niter hairing lelt Prol. at his home, here we had a warm supper, omelet aad toast, prolonged our repast until too late for chapel, aad the end el nay story is that We are so tired we can scarcely get rested la a week. Our party was composed el eighteea persons, you are, I believe, mathematically Inclined and ol course will be anxious to know how many we were. I have filled up more room with our sketching than X intended, aad have verylittle time lelt, though plenty ol paper. Friday night X went over to a society meeting. The play was a little German one which the girls are translating. The dresses were very handsome but the actlag was not as good as usual. X find in my desk a lot of receipts for cooking, copied at Mrs. Hayes. Knowing that you are fond of experiments X will send them to you, by detachments however, whenever a little more weight caa be added to my letter. Tell Mamma, please* that I shell write to Auntie in a few days and tell her which dressmaker I wish this summer.X wonder, when I glance at this writing, that X could ever have beea called a good writer. This writing looks like Auat Maria Moons, tad is net as easily read. Has the Catalogue reached you yet? X feel much ashamed to have it go out with my name axaoag the Preps, for If I had only come here two years ago X could have entered higher la two studies, Algebra aad Freach. Is X apa in Galveston now? I have received no letter from him, and presume he is too busy to write often* I wish I could have some of your nice blackberries. We had a strawberryshort cake one day last week and expect soon to have the berries in great abundance. With lots and lots of love and kisses your loving "T'other one" , 1 i ■ i i i ■ . • L , ' ; * ! " gjulia ML Pease, >75!
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: October 1, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Oct. 1, 1871. Dear Auntie, X am sending Annie my photograph and will write yoa a short note. I think the large photographs are better than the small one but both kinds look exactly like me. Our Lady Principal is Miss Terry from New Havea. Seme say she is Rose Terry but I cannot find oatcertainly. Did yoa not know the authoress Rose Terry, I wonder if this Is the same. She Is not very tall and has a very sweet face, bat looks as though she could bo stem If necessary. 1 have...
Show moreVassar College, Oct. 1, 1871. Dear Auntie, X am sending Annie my photograph and will write yoa a short note. I think the large photographs are better than the small one but both kinds look exactly like me. Our Lady Principal is Miss Terry from New Havea. Seme say she is Rose Terry but I cannot find oatcertainly. Did yoa not know the authoress Rose Terry, I wonder if this Is the same. She Is not very tall and has a very sweet face, bat looks as though she could bo stem If necessary. 1 have very alee parlor mates. Two are In my class. My roommate Is very pleasaat, bat aot particularly brilliant. X hear there Is another girl from Texas here, bat X have not seen her yet. What have you beea doing since X left? X presume it took some time to pat the house la order. X have aot unpacked my trunks yet having very little room to pat myclothes, Oae trunk I shall cover aad keep la the room. Did I leave the roll Of stuff like my Japanese silk la Poquoaock? H so X would like It seat me, for I find that the sleeves are very much wora. It may bo la my truak here but I think not. I have givea up the idea of hearing from yoa, bat perhaps Annie can send me a few iiaes. Give much love to Grandma and Annie and keep much yourself from your loving niece, Julie M. Pease (Julia M. Pease, '7St
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Creator: Pease, Julia M
Date: November 19, 1871
Text: Vassar College, Nov. 19, 1870 ,1871, My dear Aunt, You were very good to write to me agaia without aa answer to your letter. As usual I have beea very busy, but still I ought loag ago to have acknowledged the receipt of the letter containing the pieces like my dress. Carrie has written me that her silk has beea received, and that it is so fine she fears to have Mamma cut it. Mamma says "what shall they do with so much lace? " I think they like our selection butcaa* not be certain....
Show moreVassar College, Nov. 19, 1870 ,1871, My dear Aunt, You were very good to write to me agaia without aa answer to your letter. As usual I have beea very busy, but still I ought loag ago to have acknowledged the receipt of the letter containing the pieces like my dress. Carrie has written me that her silk has beea received, and that it is so fine she fears to have Mamma cut it. Mamma says "what shall they do with so much lace? " I think they like our selection butcaa* not be certain. Carrie is pleased with the gloves and ribbons. X sm ashamed of myself for not having written to Jennie, but shall write today if I can think of anything to write. Do you hear oftea from her and Kitty? Is Candace still keeping house? and where is Ediths? I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Thompsoa death. This year I am taking lessons in oil peiating. It is quite difficult, for me, but I like it better than drawing from models. My other lessons are Freach, Latia aad Algebra. Compositions are the worst things for us this year. A good deal is expected from our freshman essays, andI, for one, caa not write a deceat one. Our first subject was "The Position of the Anglo Saxon Element in the English Language* and our aext is to translate into good prose several pages from Chaucer. Aunt Marin wants me to spend the holidays with her and says that Viola and Flora Cook will be in Binghamton then. I don't know whether I shall do so9 but think I shall go to New York or Brooklyn part ol the time, at any rate. I have lour other letters I ought to answer today and so must close with much love to Grandma, Annie and your sell, your loving neice Julie M. Pease. ,Julia M. Pease, '75, P.S. Is Lucy Clapp married yet?
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