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See also: "Mother" ALS to "Son," August 6, 1890.

Notes on their sister's will. Needs to purchase clothing. [Note: see also Mary Penrose's letter of July 13, [1838?]]

Forwarded $45, which she thinks she can afford, as she has "only had two dresses since I came home from the east & one of them a calico." Suffering from a lung ailment.

Letter to husband regarding social matters: she imposed on a physician to treat her injured finger, referred a friend to Charles for a letter of introduction, and is disappointed with Philadelphia.

Anxious over news that he is ill in Olmsted, had worried he the exposure from his travelling would harm his health. Disliked hearing he was heading to Ann Arbor, Michigan, believing it too difficult for his lungs to travel by lake again. Admonishes him not to pretend he is healthier than he is. Family news and health, noting the presence of an English man working for them. Short note from Evvy added to the end of the letter, asking advice about Nelly mistreating Dicky.

Handwritten copy of her poem "America: Elect among Nations" produced for Frederick M. Steele.

Has accepted an invitation to attend a series of public meetings in Janesville, Wisconsin, on the topic of the “growing evil” of married women traveling East to visit their families. Includes a newspaper clipping about one such meeting.

Snow prevented a visit with friends on Thanksgiving. Muses on Thanksgiving celebrations at Catherine's home, including turkey and pumpkin pie. Comments on the marriage of an acquaintance she had pegged "as one not to be caught in that net of circumstances." Inquires after family and comments on a family member visiting from New York who is fretting about business. Writes of Julia's paintings and that "Utica is getting to be quite noted for a genius in the arts-- We have no less than 2 most remarkable mechanics who are almost perfect in cutting likeness in cameo- and another in taking busts." Having difficulty with burglars, with one stealing a coat from their home.

Still unable to work or sew. Comments on a recent illness, describing how it affected her legs, and notes other family members’ health trials. A family member is going to try blacksmithing. Mentions Christmas and exchanging gifts.

Sexually themed, rhyming poem: “To A Ladyes Mouth, By a Devote.”