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Sarah, fl. 1849-1850 to Everett

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06573.01 Author/Creator: Sarah, fl. 1849-1850 Place Written: South Dartmouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January to 4 January 1849 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Writes to her friend in Middleborough, Massachusetts, about her improving health, the new year, and wishing he were at home with her. Wishes she had psychic ability so she would always know what he was doing. Scolds him for his lack of correspondence and wonders if a certain woman has been occupying his time. Assures him that she will not be going sleigh riding with Mr. G any time soon. Discusses James and Lori (possibly a brother and sister-in-law) and his plans to mine gold in California. Wonders if Everett will get "gold fever" and move even further away for an even longer period of time. Implores him for longer letters. Includes a verse on page 3 verso. Written on blue paper.

Everett, fl. 1849-1850
Sarah, fl. 1849-1850

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