Name/Title
AU Harris, Joseph Hastings - 1895-07-12 letter to Bertha Elizabeth Lambert - BEntry/Object ID
1990.1.44Context
[Ada, OH, to Miss Bertha Lambert, Iberia, Ohio, “Morrow Co.”]
Lock Box 28, Ada, O.
3:30 P.M. July 12, 1895.
No. 2.
Miss Lambert,
Iberia, Ohio.
My Loving Bertha: While a few moments present themselves I will utilize them in sending a note with the enclosed programs.
I feel a little sleepy this afternoon. Took one exam. this morning, the others are passed so I will have to take special lists.
The Juniors gave the Seniors a great roast last night at the opera house and of course I missed that. I will be looking after the work at the hall this afternoon and tomorrow forenoon.
I think everything will be in good order. I don't believe I can fully enjoy the reunion without your presence. I am tempted to insist that you come, however I don't want you to feel under any obligation to me {ie} to come simply for my pleasure. Consult your own taste and interests and then decide accordingly. You have a standing invitation and will receive a cordial welcome if you come. Your entire expenses will be met with pleasure. I don't know about the connections. The morning train leaves Crestline 6:20. You might get through all right the way I came I think it probable or come to Crestline in the forenoon and take the 1:40 P.M. I tried to get a schedule at Galion and Crestline, but could not be had. I asked the Galion Agt. if he expected us to guess at the time of trains, he laughed and said “that was what the people are doing.” I think a com. will meet all trains. I trust you will be perfectly free in deciding this. Don't think of your being any bother to anyone, for I surely think you would be a delightful charge and guest, but on the other hand consult your own preferences, and I will be willing to abide by your decisions. You might send a letter or card at once if you think you want to change your mind and come, but I will watch the trains quite closely myself. Marvin Miller is coming in next term. Sorry I delayed sending the programs.
You will think I am rather talkative today who could blame me? I suppose you are teaching today. Mr. and Mrs. Mayne will think our visit must have achieved great results when they see two letters per day and such large ones too. I guess they will be about right too.
If “dame fortune” continues to sway its course I scarcely know what the result will be.
May God bless you in your work today and keep us both by power Divine so with this brief note I close. Your devoted lover,
J. H. Harris.
