From Sister Abbie to Brother Jerry (Jerome), March 19, 1857
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From Sister Abbie to Brother Jerry (Jerome), March 19, 1857
Subject
Abbie
Peirce, Jerome
"Pleasant Valley"
Description
From Sister Abbie to Brother Jerry (Jerome)
Creator
Abbie
Source
Jerome Peirce Collection, National Park Service
Publisher
HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington
Date
1857-03-19
Contributor
NPS, Civil War Study Group
Rights
For educational purposes with no commercial use. Courtesy of National Park Service, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, FRSP 16095-16102 (FRSP-00904).
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Language
English
Type
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Identifier
Letter #239
Coverage
Pleasant Valley
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LETTER TRANSCRIPTION
Pleasant Valley, March 19th 57
Dear Brother Jerry [Jerome],
There came a letter yesterday to Pleasant Valley, and I claimed it. Did not deny the note to the individual with the funny name, though I must tell you what she did. Brother F. brought the letter, and gave it to her first, and so I lost the pleasure of first opening it. But, Jerry, of course I do not grieve over it, for if it was anything of a [???], I should get consoled by thinking what I once did, a little more than a year ago.
Have been “stargazing” since your return. Your inquiries as to my success must be answered a little unsatisfactorily for I have been somewhat unfortunate in the arrangement. To be a little figurative, some resolved one way, and some another, and you know a constellation in such disorder would be hardly presentable. So I rearranged. I simply mean, the quilting got misplaced which made it necessary to pick out, and sew over. Hence a digression, Jerry, I sometimes indulge in a little “sentimentality” about my work, and feel a wish, most strongly, that they who are to enjoy it may have a life as full of starlight as is that. I would have the luminaries as bright and shining, and rather more unfading.
Have commenced crocheting some lace for “our Allie” for my evening employment. I like it, and she thinks it pretty so it must be right, mustn’t it?
Don’t ever condemn yourself for stoicity, my dear “brother.” I have wondered many times how you so readily understood the undercurrent of my feelings so and met them so congenially. I believe my nature is somewhat peculiar, and perhaps physical weakness has rendered it a little sensitive. But, it has ever been refreshed and strengthened by your sympathy and love. I love to feel that I may repose so much of the heart’s burden, both of joy and sorrow to one who can so well understand and appreciate its needs.
The sermon came safely today, for which all thanks. Been imagining my good friend, the doctor, is having a treat, and thanks the good donor.
Love to each and all, yourself not left out,
from “Sister Abbie”
J. Peirce, Hill Corner, Charlestown, Mass.
Pleasant Valley, March 19th 57
Dear Brother Jerry [Jerome],
There came a letter yesterday to Pleasant Valley, and I claimed it. Did not deny the note to the individual with the funny name, though I must tell you what she did. Brother F. brought the letter, and gave it to her first, and so I lost the pleasure of first opening it. But, Jerry, of course I do not grieve over it, for if it was anything of a [???], I should get consoled by thinking what I once did, a little more than a year ago.
Have been “stargazing” since your return. Your inquiries as to my success must be answered a little unsatisfactorily for I have been somewhat unfortunate in the arrangement. To be a little figurative, some resolved one way, and some another, and you know a constellation in such disorder would be hardly presentable. So I rearranged. I simply mean, the quilting got misplaced which made it necessary to pick out, and sew over. Hence a digression, Jerry, I sometimes indulge in a little “sentimentality” about my work, and feel a wish, most strongly, that they who are to enjoy it may have a life as full of starlight as is that. I would have the luminaries as bright and shining, and rather more unfading.
Have commenced crocheting some lace for “our Allie” for my evening employment. I like it, and she thinks it pretty so it must be right, mustn’t it?
Don’t ever condemn yourself for stoicity, my dear “brother.” I have wondered many times how you so readily understood the undercurrent of my feelings so and met them so congenially. I believe my nature is somewhat peculiar, and perhaps physical weakness has rendered it a little sensitive. But, it has ever been refreshed and strengthened by your sympathy and love. I love to feel that I may repose so much of the heart’s burden, both of joy and sorrow to one who can so well understand and appreciate its needs.
The sermon came safely today, for which all thanks. Been imagining my good friend, the doctor, is having a treat, and thanks the good donor.
Love to each and all, yourself not left out,
from “Sister Abbie”
J. Peirce, Hill Corner, Charlestown, Mass.
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Abbie 1857, From Sister Abbie to Brother Jerry (Jerome), March 19, 1857, HIST 428 (Spring 2020), University of Mary Washington
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