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1866 December 24-25 . Nellie ALS to [Sarah]; Cleveland, [Ohio?]

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Box 4
Abstract:
Grateful for gifts sent, describing their receiving the package from the postman. Had to work on an upcoming "Sabbath School Festival." Her mother has been ill with "Inflammation of the Stomach and Liver." Describes gifts exchanged for Christmas, including fabric and a collection of religious poems, The Changed Cross, possibly by Anson D. F. Randolph. Briefly comments on a passage sent from "Dr. Bushnell's sermon," possibly Horace Bushnell. Discusses religion and the willingness to "do and suffer God's will." Attended Methodist meetings held by Dr. [Walter] Palmer and Mrs. [Phoebe] Palmer, of the Holiness Movement. Discusses lectures, attending a Sunday School Teacher's Institute led by Mr. Pardee of New York, and going to a meeting of the "good Samaritans" who sew for the Industrial School. Mentions the rising popularity of "short dresses." Comments on Mr. Pardees talking of Ralph Wells, "a very successful S. S. Superintendent," and her wish that she could attend his school.
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6 pages

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