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14 Mar 1910
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: VCL_Letters_Fitt-Harriet-Bradley_1910-03-14_068_003_010_001
Sunday.
March 14 - 1910
Dear Mother -
Such a good day shopping yesterday! I bought some low shoes which fit, and left my clock to be cleaned, and one pair of white gloves, and bought rubbers and a tooth-brush and lots of little things. Most especially however, I went to [Luckey Platt’s?] to try on suits and found one which fit
March 14 - 1910
Dear Mother -
Such a good day shopping yesterday! I bought some low shoes which fit, and left my clock to be cleaned, and one pair of white gloves, and bought rubbers and a tooth-brush and lots of little things. Most especially however, I went to [Luckey Platt’s?] to try on suits and found one which fit
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perfectly. I do not think anything will have to be changed but the length. The material was not good (Price $25.00), but it was the best they had. The head of the department came, and is sending me some samples tomorrow which can be made up in the same style at the place the other suit
: VCL_Letters_Fitt-Harriet-Bradley_1910-03-14_068_003_010_003
came from, in a week. She seemed to know exactly what I wanted, and to agree about things I liked, such as eliminating pockets and a few little buttons. The suit as I shall get it is absolutely plain, with a plaited skirt. My corset is 114F22 AU9.
I was rather waiting until I should hear about the suit from you, but it starts tomorrow.
I do not very much know about play committee -- I and the other freshman (there is another) of course will do errands and the hard part. Mary Moores was on this committee sophomore year, and says it was more fun than anything in the world.
Your weather is perfect. I
I was rather waiting until I should hear about the suit from you, but it starts tomorrow.
I do not very much know about play committee -- I and the other freshman (there is another) of course will do errands and the hard part. Mary Moores was on this committee sophomore year, and says it was more fun than anything in the world.
Your weather is perfect. I
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Vassar College.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
suppose we shall hardly escape the cold which has affected Washington, but it hardly seems possible when we are having such balmy days.
Dr. Bradley of St. Louis gave the sermon this morning, which was interesting, instructive and endless, to say nothing of being highly unconventional. We went to Senior Parlor with Mary Moores
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
suppose we shall hardly escape the cold which has affected Washington, but it hardly seems possible when we are having such balmy days.
Dr. Bradley of St. Louis gave the sermon this morning, which was interesting, instructive and endless, to say nothing of being highly unconventional. We went to Senior Parlor with Mary Moores
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after chapel, and heard Laura Herring sing. She took a year here, and is studying for Grand Opera. She is perfectly huge, and most unattractive in appearance, but her voice ---!
I have written letters most of the afternoon, Follett, Judge, Clo[...]hette, and Comie, so I feel that I have done well, especially as about ten girls -- nine girls -- have been in to call.
Lovingly,
Harriett.
I have written letters most of the afternoon, Follett, Judge, Clo[...]hette, and Comie, so I feel that I have done well, especially as about ten girls -- nine girls -- have been in to call.
Lovingly,
Harriett.
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May I have my March allowance from Father?
