Caroline writes to Edward, telling him she is quite busy, including copying and punctuating a story by Mrs. H. She offers her ideas on marriage, and says that if he goes south when they are married she will follow.
William Still writes to Edward, praising him for his hard work in selling Still's book in Pittsburgh. He inquires whether Edward has given the book to the local newspapers and tells him to make sure the papers get the illustrated circulars along...
Emma writes that she feels slighted and disappointed that Caroline had three events without telling her. She says that she is hurt because she never engages in anything without telling Carrie. She asks Caroline to answer her soon and let her know...
Frances Ellen writes to her mother after arriving at Oberlin, which she says she likes. She mentions that she went to Chapel where there were many students. She says that her Latin course starts at 7:00 A.M., so she has to leave at 6:30 to be on...
Letitia Still writes to her daughter telling her how tired she has been, but is now relieved to have a young girl from New Jersey helping her with the household tasks. Her daughter, Frances Ellen, finishes the letter telling her sister that the...
Caroline's letter to her husband Edward, discusses their child, her travels, and the happenings of Philadelphia. Their son is teething and a little restless. She has been tending to him with her mother and sewing. Caroline misses her husband very...
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. 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...