Correspondence; Women; School children; Schools; Books; Holidays; Sleds & sleighs;
Handwritten letter from Rachel Eltinge, to her friend Lillian, while she is was a student at the Poughkeepsie Female Academy. Lillian has sent Rachel some books to read and mentions she will be attending a school in Tarrytown. Rachel wishes that...
Letter written from Solomon Dubois to Johannes discussing news from home. Sol is concerned that Johannes may be "hard up" for women and then goes on to write about his trip to Plattekill to see Fredrick Douglas speak. He thinks his talk was good...
Hattie is happy to be a housekeeper and won't be coming back to school at present (Poughkeepsie Female Academy). She is wondering if Rachel has seen any of the boys and if she has heard from any of their friends from school. Letter shows minor...
Letter from Roelif Eltinge to his daughter Rachel. Rachel is upset that she’s had a change of room-mates at her boarding school. He cautions her not to jump to conclusions about them, and not to ask for a change without good reason. But he also...
Correspondence; Women; School children; Schools; Education;
Rachel responds to a letter from her oldest sister, Sarah, although she saw her when she was home for the weekend. She is excited and goes into great detail describing a surprise birthday party given for Rev. Wright by day students and boarders,...
A letter from Rachel Eltinge to her father, Roelif. She says she hasn’t anything interesting to write. She writes to him about the surprise birthday party and gifts that were presented to Mr. Wright, her teacher. She points out that she has...
Rachel writes to her father expressing deep sadness for having not received a letter or a visit from anyone. She wonders how she will pay for things and get her laundry is no one contacts her. She ends the letter with hope of hearing from her...
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’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...
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...
This is a very chatty letter to Rachel from her father. Friends and family visited each other regularly and often stayed overnight or for a few days. Since he has just returned home from such a visit, he reports the latest news about social events...
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...
Roelif writes to his daughter intending to write a quick note about sending some of her things to school. He goes into details of money matters and family visits. He closes the letter with some critiques on her writing and how much she is loved by...
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...
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...
Letter from Rachel to her sister Sarah basically repeating the news she’d gotten from her father from Suspension Bridge. She is anxious to hear about a reception that is being planned and eagerly awaiting Thanksgiving, when she will be coming...
