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...

Scope and Contents Cornelia E. Boardman writes to her sister Caroline Schroeder that Sarah Gaylord is going to New York today so she takes the opportunity to send a letter with her and gives details about the visit. Tells of family health and a surprise visit from Orinda who starts the following week for the Great Western for Europe with Mary James and her family. Notes Mary’s health concerns are the reason for her trip and gives details and discusses Orinda’s difficulty saying goodbye and that she sends her...