Rachel writes to her mother explaining the activities of her absent school companions. Because everyone is gone, many of them having gone home, Rachel is especially homesick and says she wouldn't mind staying but would prefer to come home this...
Rachel writes to her father first mentioning a walk in the woods . She complains that several girls got lost and everyone had to wait for them so not to get in trouble. She continues to talk about her lessons and trying to work on them, still...
Roelif writes to his daughter saying that he is pleased to hear that she is doing well. He gives her advice on how to be kind and humble. He tells her that kindness will gain her beneficial friends from all social classes, and she should pity those...
Rachel opens the letter to her father talking about coming home and her plans for the evening. She apologizes for not sending a picture and then goes into some information about the male "day schollars" and their flirtatious activities. She...
Roelif writes to his wife, Blandina, about his recent travels, including a visit to the "great Falls" (Niagra Falls). He explains that he hasn't written to anyone else as of yet and requests that she spread the word that he is well. He closes the...
There are references in this letter from Rachel to her father about a forthcoming wedding, which everyone seems to be very excited about, although the couple has yet to be identified. Rachel’s family is getting ready for the event—dresses are...
Letter from Rachel to her parents acknowledging receipt of some things from home. She worries about how they will resolve their dispute, and confirms to her father that Mr. Wright might be in need of money at the moment as he’s just had a major...
Rachel’s father’s letter is being delivered by her cousin, Roelif, (who has the same name as her father) reassuring her that she hasn’t been forgotten. He has sent apples and the chestnuts she’s been longing for.
He tells her of a visit...
