Gray, Louisa Nell. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.

Title

Gray, Louisa Nell. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.

Creator

Gray, Louisa Nell

Contributor

Post, Amy Kirby, 1802-1889

Description

Handwritten letter from Louisa Nell Gray to Amy Kirby Post, n.d.

Is Part Of

Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Rights

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Identifier

58

Location

Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Transcription

(Page 1)

Esteemed Friend
William has just
told me that he is expecting to meet you
in N Y & I felt as if I must no longer delay
writing you A few lines. it has been my
Intention to do so ever since I returned home
but one thing on another has continued to
prevent me untill [sic] I fear me you have cast
me off as no longer worthy to be called a Friend.
but Dear Amy if I have neglected to write
think not I have forgotten any of the many
attentions you & your kind Husband & relatives
& [betwousede?] [bestowed?] upon me. not one has escaped
my memory. I shall ever remember your City
with feelings of grateful pleasure- how often
since my return have I wished that it were
nearer a few hours ride or so that I might
occasionally take a trip to see you & have them
returned in like manner.
How are all the folks
Mrs Wallis & Husband & Mr. & Mrs. Hallowell

(Page 2)

Mrs. Burtis also The Garmos do remember me
kindly to them Oh Mrs. Coleman & Daughter
Mrs [Watkis?] you see Amay [sic] I have not forgotten
any. I often think of the ride out to the
De Garmos and my foolish fears of tipping over
and in spite of my efforts to conceal them you
found me out & no doubt enjoyed a hearty
laugh to yourself at my expense.
we have had an
unusually sever [sic] winter As I of course need
not enlarge upon as all and every one are agreed
upon that Fact but it is becoming more
pleasant & spring like now. and it is welcomed
alike by all. I presume.
The convention this
year will be very Interesting & even exciting
too I judge. there is so much matter just
at this time to arouse the Anti Slavery Party
I would like of all things to accompany Brother
this time but we are right In the midst
of moving & cleaning & I could not leave
do you think of comeing [sic] further East now.
or is it still to be delayed. is your

(Page 3)

Husband to accompany you. I did not
hear William say.
I am trying to marry
William off Amy. but I fear I shall not
succeed. have an eye on him & the Widow
as I have fears for his heart in that Qua^r^ter
he of course pleads not guilty to the daft
Impeachment how ever time will prove
how far correct I am.
I do not know as you
will be able to make out this letter my
pen is a miserable one. do not let any but
yourself see it Amy. is it will not bear
criticism. hopeing [sic] you will have a fine
meeting & pleasent [sic] weather during itt its
Sessions I will conclude. before what which
let me ask you to answer this & please to tell
all the news you can about [Strunk?] and Family
please give my kind regards to Mr. Post &
remember me to your good Son Jacob &
not forgetting little Willie. Mrs. Johnson
& Mary Ann. Trusting you will take
the will for the deed I will do better next time

(Page 4)

I subscribe myself yours. Sincerely Louisa
Nell. Gray.

Tags

Personal

Collection

D.93 Isaac and Amy Post Family Papers

Citation

Gray, Louisa Nell, “Gray, Louisa Nell. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.,” RBSCP Exhibits, accessed November 21, 2024, https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/items/show/2360.

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