Mrs. Smith to her husband, 1883 May 8
Scope and Contents
Lonesome ever since husband left. Hard time with children. Especially John who is sassy and disobedient. Cannot sleep or eat but must. Willie hard at work and comes home regularly. Attends to his duty. Will he send John a card? Ida playing on floor. Is her only comfort. Potatoes coming up nicely. Charley Spiker buried a child of his Sunday. Had a very bad sore throat. All other children doing well. Will make him a shirt and send it to him. Will he send back his dirty clothes for her to wash?
Dates
- Creation: 1883 May 8
Creator
- From the Collection: Will, Cornelia F. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository