Letter from Grace E. Hall to Clarence Edmonds Hemingway

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Letter written by Grace E. Hall to Clarence E. Hemingway, dated November 25, 1895.

This is a scanned version of the original image in Special Collections and Archives at Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vt.



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In the Library 8 P. M. November 20th 95 My Own Darling Now I know how a woman feels, when her husband sends up word that he will spend the evening at (The Club) You poor dear, all tired out I know, don't try to come over here, when you get home, unless you feel as if I could rest you a little. What naughty fate

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could have taken you away from me tonight. I was not at home when your Father called so I received explanations second hand. I, too, have had a whirling day. I have never stopped [ ?] from breakfast time to this present - did not get home from town until quarter to seven o'clock. I rode out on the Clyde train with Dr. Colby and Harold & another [ ?] Mr. D.

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missing the train I should have taken, I just caught them nicely. Harold will begin to think I am chasing him around the country. I cannot write decently tonight have got a crow bar for a pen, and my hand shakes from over tired nerves. Darling, will you be able to be my escort Friday evening? We would leave here about five minutes after seven, and could easily be home before 9:30 - The occasion is my singing at Mrs. Case's before the " [ ? ] Society

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"The [ ?]" stands first amongst the literary societies of Chicago In it are many of the leading Judges and professional men & their wives in the city. I have written Mrs. Case to expect you with me, but that need make no difference if you have important matters to attend to, so be frank with your little girl - and dont go to humor me. I thought you might enjoy hearing me sing, you have so few opportunities to enjoy that great pleasure. Now, Sweetheart, I shall be up until 10:30 but use your own judgement. If you do not come - a kiss and happy goodnight Your loving Sunshine

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November 25th. 95. My Own Dear Clarence, I am thinking how glad you will be in the bleak frosty morning to find a greeting and "God speed" from your Sunshine. I think you must have dismissed your pupils too early tonight; I don't seem to have got any thing said. I wonder why I am such a dumb head that I can't talk to you. It has just occurred to my addled brain that Tues

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