Name/Title
LetterEntry/Object ID
JJA.1938.462Description
This is a handwritten letter from Elizabeth Atterbury to Lucy Audubon (address to John James Audubon). Transcription is as follows:
"Near Hudson 6th.
March 11, 1844
My Dear Cousin,
I feel as though I ought not any longer to delay informing thee of my safe arrival home and to thank thee again for the many kindnesses received during my long sojourn under your hospitable roof they will long remain in my memory ________ as a debt of obligation never expected to be repaid expect in thanks which will be trifling remuneration for the value received, for as a friend in Hudson, to say I fear I shall never have as in my power to __________ my favor. We had a tolerably comfortable time up the river though too noisy for me to sleep much and reached Hudson about sunrise. William and Hannah walked home to breakfast but not feeling competent for the undertaking I went to a friend's house to wait the arrival of an easier conveyance which came before long and in the afternoon we went into town again for my brother and sister who came up in that day's boat. It will take some time I suppose to become domesticated and reconciled to country _________ as well as country habits breakfasting before six o'clock required quite an effort for two or three mornings and the days appeared uncommonly long though not more so than there was employment for the weather also has been so cold that I could have almost have fancied myself removed to another region farther than a few hours sail would carry me. We have been for several nights apprehensive of a ________ but I believe ___________ ________ ________ __________ The country however is very beautiful and vegetation for ________ this is generally __________. We hope cousin Audubon will not forget his promise of seeing us on his way home we be shall right glad to welcome him to our habitation with the best we have my brother and sister regrets he was not at home when they made their visit to you. I hope to hear from them soon wit an account of the improving health keep to the __________ and I think it will soon remove most of the difficulty which _________ __________ _____ ______ I fear it will be only a compliment to _____ There up the Hudson __________ ___________ __________ ___________ could be persuaded to undertake the trip I think on ___________ _______ wants perform wonders give my love to Cousin Caroline and Georgiana I often think of them and all of you I would be ungrateful if I did not ___________ is _____ _________ _________ since I left you if it is not within many degrees as cold as it is here I think it is too much so to be _________ for _________ when the warm weather comes if we are to have any __________ I expect I shall of ten wish myself with you so enjoy the ___________ of a salt water bath. Remember me affectionately to cousin Victor and John and also to the little girls and __________ accept the love of thy affectionate cousin. Elizabeth Atterbury
The ________ and my ________ have been much admired all here unite in love. Please to tell cousin Caroline that her plants reached their place of destination in very good order. The Forget me Not in particular was as bright and bloomy as it was ______ from her garden emblematic I hope of our friendship."Collection
L. S. Tyler CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Atterbury, ElizabethDate made
1844 - 1844Notes
Date: March 11, 1844Lexicon
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Height
10 inWidth
15-3/4 in