Belle’s letter to her mother

March 15, 1862

Lake Forest

March 15, 1862

My Dear Mother,

Your satchel of “Nice things” has just reached me and your letter came at the same time. I think my dress is lovely, and it fits as neatly as a pin. I feel very well. Nowadays. I think it is better if any thing that it has been this winter. We are going to have two weeks vacation in three weeks from next Wednesday, at the end of this Quarter, which is in three weeks.

When you write please tell me whether I am to come home just to spend vacation or that I am to come and bring all of my things to stay “for good”. I am ever so much obliged to you for that nice bundle. The cake is excellent. I have together with my Roommate eaten half of it already. I have called the candy a present from Nellie is it so? If so I am very much obliged to her. Every thing is very good and I cannot express my thanks to any dear Parents for them. Have you heard any thing from Mrs. “Allbright” lately? Has she moved from town yet? Please excuse this writing.

With much love to all I remain Your affectionate Child,

Belle

Please write soon, I kind of want to come home at the end of this Quarter anyway, for I want to stay at home next quarter. Please let me.

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