A friend writes to Caroline, telling her that he/she has been busy with school. The writer states that the Sabbath school is doing well and that he/she, has started a Bible class where students read scriptures for the first time.
William Still writes to his mother, telling her he attends Sunday School every Sunday, has picked about 20 quarts of berries with his aunt, uncle, and an adult friend, and has gone shooting with Ike. He asks his mother to tell him how his pigeons...
William Still writes a letter to his daughter, Caroline, who is away at school, in response to her letter telling him of her difficulty with her mathematical studies and suggesting the whole family move to Oberlin. Still tells her she should learn...
William Still responds to his daughter Caroline's request for money by sending her $40.00 for her board, wash bill, and other things she may need, such as to pay back money she borrowed. He tells her not to worry about her board in advance as he...
In this letter, Edward Wiley tells his wife Caroline about the recent prayer meetings at Oberlin. He describes how enjoyable they have been and how they have been praying for others. He speaks of a few acquaintances and the snowfall. Edward...
J.T. Still writes to his cousin, wishing the family a Happy New Year. He says he is attending some interesting lectures, and has spent time at Uncle Saul's for a hog killing.
William Wilberforce writes to his sister, Caroline. He gives her news of family and friends. He tells her that their mother will be sending her a new basket that she bought for her at the fair. He also mentions that their father says he will...
William Still answer his daughter Caroline's letter about a carpet and other items she wanted. He tells her that she failed to give him the amount of carpet she needs, while mentioning the other items she requested would be sent when her mother...
Caroline Still writes to her father, William Still, thanking him for the ten dollars and telling him how she spent it. She says that she tries to be careful with her spending, but she will need another $25 for such items as shoes and a parasol. ...
William Still writes to his daughter, Caroline sending her fifteen dollars to pay Mrs. Peck and her washer woman. He tells her that he and her mother attended the commencement at Lincoln University and that all the speeches were very fine.
Caroline's friend, R. Bascom writes to her about the death of his twenty-one year old brother, Alexander, who had been in the first colored regiment raised in Philadelphia. Alexander was teaching for the Freedmen Bureau in Florida, where he died of...
Lela writes to Caroline, telling her she is writing because she missed her so much. She gives news of family and friends and hopes to get a letter from Caroline soon.
William Still discusses business matters and mentions that he is reading Macauley's History of England and will begin writing the History of U. G. R. R. He tells his daughter to stay in college and be patient with regard to money.
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 author expresses how much he/she misses Caroline and states that her absence had made the writer quite emotional and the spring weather only worsens his/her mood.
A cousin writes to Caroline about a conflict between two community groups. According to the writer, the church group deliberately scheduled a tableaux on the same date as a school group's concert and tableaux.
William Still writes to his daughter, Caroline, sending her $40 to pay Mr. Wiley. Still asks how Mr. W. is getting along with his studies. He tells Caroline that after she takes the class to come home, letting him know by telegraph or letter the...
