16 October 1796

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Mrs. Euphemia Ogden, wife of Samuel Ogden, writes that she has not written for a long time due to illness. Adds that she is still sick, and so is another family member (perhaps a son). Mentions Mrs. Knox's illness of the previous spring, and how it upset her to hear about it, emphasizing her feelings of friendship with Mrs. Knox. Provides an update on several of their friends and acquaintances, including the unfortunate story of a friend named Gertrude who recently gave birth to a stillborn child. A short note at the bottom from Mrs. Ogden's husband, Samuel, to Mrs. Knox, sends his love…

GLC02437.06842

28 December 1787

Ogden, Euphemia Morris, 1754-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy that a mutual acquaintance has died. Congratulates Lucy on her new baby boy, saying "Most heartily do I congratulate you on the birth of your son - I wish it was possible for me to do that personally - but I find it is not so I must asquise [sic] my husband seems detirmind [sic] not to go." Briefly touches on other topics, such as her daughters' move to Philadelphia and her recently improved health. Written at Delaware Works, located in what is now Morrisville, Pennsylvania, near Trenton, New Jersey.

GLC02437.03745