Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder to thank her for writing and express the pleasure with which she receives her letters. Expresses thanks to Mr. St. John for the trees which are all planted near the house for fear of thieves. She hadn’t been outdoors for several days but bundled up and wrapped her face to see about the planting. Writes that her face is better than when she last wrote. She notes a letter from William asking when Eliza would be coming so that he...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder regarding various expenditures; talks about Eliza and Mr. Redfield’s visit; Sarah Gill may visit before Christmas; reports on health of family and that Mrs. Lockwood is to be confined this winter. Thanks Caroline for the present of a syringe and applies; Eliza brought grapes. The fruit was shared with various family members; reports on Thanksgiving and notes that Mother sent her all the butter she could spare. Says that Eliza will...