Lela, writes to someone affectionately called "My Sweet Pet," news of the weddings of Miss Williams and Miss Mary Clay are given, along with a description of a corn colored dress tinted with rose.
Edward Wiley writes that he had written to William Still to send an order of books along with large posters and some circulars. He tells Caroline that he hopes that their son, Willie, may someday be a preacher.
Joseph writes to his cousin, saying that he had just returned from the western part of the state, feeling tired and lonely, when the letter arrived. He mentions that he is doing well with the church, talking, and addressing young people in...
Louise Sherrud pleads with her son to leave school to visit her as she is gravely ill and wants to see him before she dies. She tells him that the whole family needs his attention. She says if he has money for his schooling, the least he could do...
Caroline's letter to a friend speaks of her religious endeavors at Oberlin College. In the past winter, Caroline has been happy with her duties to God but aspires to devote her life to spreading her faith. She speaks of a few of her students and...
Fragment of letter. The writer offers spiritual advice, writing that a person must tell another to abstain from vices in order to enter heaven. He/she quotes scripture to emphasize the goodness of persons who get together as reformers and help...
Fragment of letter. Caroline Still writes about traveling and getting situated at Oberlin College. Her letter includes a breakdown of expenditures including bus fares, room, and board. She notes that her room is fully furnished and that her young...
Fragment of letter. Caroline's letter contains her frustration with writing and feeling poorly around the holiday season. She describes her uneventful Christmas and tells the recipient that her father will write to him/her soon. She also discusses...
Fragment of letter. Frances Ellen writes, telling of Mr. Watkins, the only African American freshman, who gave a speech about his people and criticized them as ungrateful, among other things. Frances Ellen feels he should not have given such a...
Fragment of letter. Frances Ellen writes about the holidays being a happy time. She mentions that she will try to send Miss Forten's invitation and other papers she has saved to the person to whom she is writing.
