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Tuesday.5.th.January. 1841. Very cold, overcast, and moderateing [sic] for snow or rain. Last night was very cold for sleeping Every thing froze in our back sleeping rooms, ex- cept the two Ann’s*. The water in our bedroom froze for the first time last night, and I was almost petrified myself, not withstanding blankets, and comforters. Put Moreno dresses on the children; and Fur shoes on myself. Remsen’s cold gets better. Julia, spells in four letters, and reads her fashion. She has committed to memory four pages of catechism…
Julia, is an apt scholar, and will make of I think a fine sensible woman, unless by a pernicious course of reading she should be spoilt. Louis displays at times an unpleasant disposition, which I hope time will eradicate. We are getting quite indolent these cold dark mornings, instead of breakfasting at eight, it is generally half an hour past that time. But Garret loves to lie in bed, so that one cannot contend, against a host. I wish very much to see mother, to.day, but fear to venture so far alone in a slay [sic] Walked out with Garret, down broadway, the air damp, and cold; met but few walking, many rideing [sic]. We made our first purchase in this year, a stone jar for Cake. price 1$.50. cts. Suffered from cold hands. Saved the rest of the day; while Garret read aloud. No business dong now, so that I can have G. all to my self. Had a letter from Maria Hasbrouck which set at rest all our fears, she is much better of her cold. Went to bed at 11 oclock this…
evening . Garret obliged to jump out of bed to let “Sher wood” in, who had been knocking at the store door half an hour. the rain falling in torrents to- night.
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*Refers to Julia and Garret’s two servants.
Who or what is “Sher wood”?
Thank you for your hard work with this website. I have been reading your posts over the phone to my mother for the past year. We are truely enjoying it.
Susan
Susan, I am not sure who Sherwood is. Julia has never mentioned that name before. I am so touched that you are reading the posts to your mother. There is a long post coming up, so you will be on the phone a long time.
ANd thank you for following Juila!
Susan
What or who is “Sher wood”?
Thank you for this wonderful website. I have been reading over the phone your posts to my mother. She does not have access to a computer. We are truelly enjoying Julia’s life.
Susan