Name/Title
Letter to Miss Anna NashEntry/Object ID
2021.2.694Scope and Content
A single page letter written on both sides to Miss Anna E. Nash (Care of Col. John Hughes) Denver, Colorado. from Mother. Dated June 22st 1873 and postmarked June 22nd. It is folded several times to fit inside a 3" x 5" small white envelope with a 3¢ stamp.Context
St. Joseph Missouri,
June 21st 1873
My Dear Daughter,
Received your second letter written on the 16th and mailed on the 18th this Morning,
I was glad to hear that you were all well.
You complain of my negligence in writing. That was all caused by your own delay or by,
the mail; I suppose you have received my letter ere this. We are all enjoying usual health. I
have had a severe cold for two or three days, but feel better this evening. I have been at home
but very little since you left - go over on Main St quite often. Mother and I have been out riding
several times - enjoy it very much. Last evening we rode as much as 5 or 6 miles round the city.
Elvie and Madge are very well. I had considerable fun with Elva yesterday. I went over
yesterday morning with Eddie and Pap; did not take time to change my dress and as my wardrobe
is not very extreme; at times do not make a good appearance, Ma wanted to take the side I
have spoken of, so I looked in the wardrobe in the back room and saw your Aunt Raceh's linen
suit - that was made last Summer. Took it out and tried it on and it fit as if it had been made
for me, so I kept it on. Elvie said I was the dearest thing she ever saw and she intended to write
to her Papa and Mama and first tell them how I was doing and that it was wrong to take things
that did not belong to me. She was willing her Aunt Eddie and Grandma I should wear them,
but people that did and belong to that house should not do it. I had lots of fun now. Bach
must not think anything of my writing this. I provoked her to do it, just felt like having a little fun.
And it all ended in fun.
I am very glad you did not go south this season.The Cholera is very bad in Nashville, seventy
deaths there yesterday, the people are leaving the city - quite - fast - Some fear it will visit
St. Joe before the summer is over but I hope not.
I have not heard from Cousin Phoebe lately. I suffice I am at fault as I have not answered
her letter, but I think I shall this everting. Pap had a letter from your Uncle Jim two or three days
since they were all well and getting along nicely.
He came near loosing his bay house with Collie, he says Bob and Sherry are well pleased
with that country and think of locating there. I think I will have a word to say in that matter.
He speaks well of the boys he says they take lots of work readily.
Birdie wants to go to Grandma's to get bread and butter. She remembers. Grandma, Grandpa
and Aunt Sis better than the rest - she knew Madge's picture.
I cannot tell you anything about the young men as I have scarcely seen then since you left.
I believe Sarah is going to send her Huggins some fresh buttermilk this evening.
Mr. Will Hosea and Miss Jeannie Smith are to be married next Tuesday morning at ten O'clock
it takes place at the house. They leave on the eleven O'clock train for California. She invited
Mr Wall and Lady, Mr. Carter and Lady and Mr. Wheeler is the only one invited from this house.
Mr. Hosea had the privilege of inviting his friends. I suppose I am not considered among that number.
I cannot think of any more to write this evening. Give my love to your Aunt Laura and Uncle Jack,
Aunt Rach and Uncle Ike and every member of the family. I hope I dont leave out one and trust
all has gone well. I shall be anxious until I hear if you think this is fit for anyone to read except yourself, pass it around or if not - burn.
Your MotherCollection
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