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Page 1 [The phrasing and spellings in the original letter have been left as is, without the use of [sic], in order to maintain the original flow of the message.] Phila July 2 1878/
Dear Carry I thout I would not/
be formed as I want to hear fro/
m you whe are all well at/
present Elle hand is geting along/
prety well this morning the/
Doctor taken the stiches out {of [crossed out]}/
she was trying the preanoyestay/
I stop her that was worse then/
Do you know you owe me/
a letter? E.S./
I had on expected call to go to the park you/
see what has hapen. It is butiful at the/
park I wish you were hear to in joy/
a ride I am very mutch afraid that/
you will work your self down and/
then that will benomore of you/
whe are collect anuel feas I was sopris/
to find that you and Elle ware on/
the delintied list dou know any/
Page 4 Mrs. Harper and her dorter has arive/
I see now change in marry sow far/
as sige is cocern she is not goin back/
she is goin to mrs lewis to learn the/
dressmaking, Mrs Duteurt is sick/
has bin very ill she is mending slow/
ly completly rundown kidny and blad/
er afection, Marry Adger has bin verry ill/
she is mutch better that quiet a sad/
family harriet dingin anner hedt{lh [crossed out]}/
the feaver and about the only one/
that has recovered I should not be sepr/
ise to see her home I wish you wore/
hear to help me get some new cloth/
for my self I hav plenty old dids to/
ware round home/
Yours afect Mother/
Letitia Sill/
Object Description
Title | [Letter of 1878 July 2] |
Date | 1878-07-2 |
Creator (Person) | Still, Letitia |
Subject |
Mothers and daughters African American families African American women |
Personal Names | Anderson, Caroline Still, 1848-1911 [recipient] |
Note | Letitia Still writes to her daughter, Caroline, telling her the doctor took the stitches from her sister Frances Ellen's hand and she is doing well. She mentions that the park is beautiful and she wishes Caroline were present to enjoy a ride. She worries that Caroline is working too hard. She asks whether Caroline will be home for the winter, says they have asked Frances Ellen to teach during the winter, and gives news of family and friends. |
Format | image/jp2 |
Number of Pages | 2 |
Type | Correspondence |
Language | English |
Rights | This material is made available for private study, scholarship, and research use. For access to the original or a high-resolution reproduction, please contact Temple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection (blockson@temple.edu, 215-204-6632). |
Repository | Temple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection |
Repository Collection | William Still Collection |
Digital Collection |
Blockson Manuscripts William Still Collection |
Digital Publisher | Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Libraries |
Contact | blockson@temple.edu |
Identifier | BMS010X0123 |
Transcription Note | These letters have been transcribed as they were written, adhering as closely as possible to their original format, spellings, and overall presentation in order to preserve the character of the originals. While attempting to note significant differences from modern language and spellings, transcribers have not corrected minor and consistent variations. |
ADA Note | For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact diglib@temple.edu . |
Description
Title | Page 1 and 4 |
Date | 1878-07-2 |
Creator (Person) | Still, Letitia |
Subject |
Mothers and daughters African American families African American women |
Personal Names | Anderson, Caroline Still, 1848-1911 [recipient] |
Note | Letitia Still writes to her daughter, Caroline, telling her the doctor took the stitches from her sister Frances Ellen's hand and she is doing well. She mentions that the park is beautiful and she wishes Caroline were present to enjoy a ride. She worries that Caroline is working too hard. She asks whether Caroline will be home for the winter, says they have asked Frances Ellen to teach during the winter, and gives news of family and friends. |
Format | image/jp2 |
Number of Pages | 2 |
Type | Correspondence |
Language | English |
Rights | This material is made available for private study, scholarship, and research use. For access to the original or a high-resolution reproduction, please contact Temple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection (blockson@temple.edu, 215-204-6632). |
Repository | Temple University Libraries, Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection |
Repository Collection | William Still Collection |
Digital Collection |
Blockson Manuscripts William Still Collection |
Digital Publisher | Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Libraries |
Contact | blockson@temple.edu |
Identifier | BMS010X0123 |
Transcription Note | These letters have been transcribed as they were written, adhering as closely as possible to their original format, spellings, and overall presentation in order to preserve the character of the originals. While attempting to note significant differences from modern language and spellings, transcribers have not corrected minor and consistent variations. |
ADA Note | For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation, including help with reading this content, please contact diglib@temple.edu . |
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Page 1
[The phrasing and spellings in the original letter have been left as is, without the use of [sic], in order to maintain the original flow of the message.]
Phila July 2 1878/ Dear Carry I thout I would not/ be formed as I want to hear fro/ m you whe are all well at/ present Elle hand is geting along/ prety well this morning the/ Doctor taken the stiches out {of [crossed out]}/ she was trying the preanoyestay/ I stop her that was worse then/ Do you know you owe me/ a letter? E.S./ I had on expected call to go to the park you/ see what has hapen. It is butiful at the/ park I wish you were hear to in joy/ a ride I am very mutch afraid that/ you will work your self down and/ then that will benomore of you/ whe are collect anuel feas I was sopris/ to find that you and Elle ware on/ the delintied list dou know any/ Page 4 Mrs. Harper and her dorter has arive/ I see now change in marry sow far/ as sige is cocern she is not goin back/ she is goin to mrs lewis to learn the/ dressmaking, Mrs Duteurt is sick/ has bin very ill she is mending slow/ ly completly rundown kidny and blad/ er afection, Marry Adger has bin verry ill/ she is mutch better that quiet a sad/ family harriet dingin anner hedt{lh [crossed out]}/ the feaver and about the only one/ that has recovered I should not be sepr/ ise to see her home I wish you wore/ hear to help me get some new cloth/ for my self I hav plenty old dids to/ ware round home/ Yours afect Mother/ Letitia Sill/ |
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