Davis, Lucy Watson

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Elizabeth's father writes of receiving the box of flowers that she sent to Mamma, and talks about the spring, and the decorating of Elizabeth's room. Her stepmother writes a note on the back of his letter, thanking her for the flowers.

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Lawrence's step mother writes that they are not so far from her, and that she will write to her often. She also updates Lawrence on Laura and Horace.

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Lawrence's step mother writes that the house is lonesome without her there, and cautions her to take care of herself and not to over-exert herself at Smith.

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Elizabeth's stepmother hopes Elizabeth will not be unhappy for long, as her parents recently left her at Smith. Elizabeth has written on the letter: "first letter after they left me at College. They had spent a week at Round Hil, rather a mistake for me I think as I spent all my spare time with them instead of making friends - and then others were all settled when folks left me."

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Elizabeth's stepmother updates her about people from home, and asks if she can read the letter that Ned sent to Elizabeth.

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Elizabeth's parents were glad to receive her letter, and her stepmother writes about happenings at home. She plans to send some things to Elizabeth.

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes that Elizabeth's father is optimistic about the elections in Indiana, and gives other updates about people from home.

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Elizabeth's stepmother reports the death of Mrs. Cornelius and thus the suspension of the school, a visit from the Misses Williams, and other updates from home.

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes to her about family and events at home, including her own illness, Papa's class, Cousin Lizzie, political developments, Thanksgiving plans, Elizabeth's dress, and the weather. She hopes Elizabeth will be a Christian in the cultivation of her heart as well as her mind.

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes about the rain, a book she is reading, and some happenings at home.

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes that she is sending her a photograph of herself for her birthday, at Elizabeth's request.

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The first letter from Elizabeth's step mother after Christmas vacation. Davis discusses what she has done on the day Elizabeth went back to school, including packing Elizabeth's trunk, getting the mail, and resting.

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Elizabeth's step mother responds to Elizabeth's recent letter. She corrects some spelling and gramatical errors in the letter, offers advice about speaking to her Shakespeare teacher, tells her what family have been saying about the "religous tone" of Smith College, reports on some members of the family, and discusses their planned donations to the church charities this year.

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Elizabeth's stepmother is sorry to hear she is so "pressed" in her Trigonometry class, and corrects her grammar from her most recent letter. She discusses the recent snow storm, delivering gingerbread, personal expenses, and travel plans.

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Elizabeth's stepmother discusses various happenings at home, and talks about Ned's heart. She thanks Elizabeth for the book entitled "Indian Summer."

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Elizabeth's stepmother praises her "ability of expression" in her last letter and her growing ability to speak and write well. She updates Elizabeth onher own headaches, Ned's health, the handkerchiefs she sent to Elizabeth, and Papa's work at the High School. She hopes Elizabeth is enjoying the natural beauty around her at Smith College.

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Elizabeth's stepmother reports on going to "La Damnation De Faust" and updates on various people they know.

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Having recently arrived in Washington, D.C., Elizabeth's stepmother writes about their travels and their time there so far.

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Elizabeth's stepmother was glad to get her letter; she recieved one also from Ned, but it was less satisfactory, as it was only about money matters. She reports that her health is much better in Washington D.C. than at home, Uncle Will's health has also improved, but three of Aunt Matty's children have measles. She writes that President Seelye is coming to stay at the house they are in for a few days, after being at Johns Hopkins University.

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes that she wore herself out visiting recently, but is still as well has she has been for the duration of their trip to Washington D.C. She writes about Mrs. Crapo and other people they have been visiting with, and says they will start back to Newton Center on Thursday. She updates Elizabeth on friends and family from home.

Scope and Contents Elizabeth's stepmother feels tired, but her headaches have not bothered her on this trip to Washington D.C., and jokes "If Garfield would take Papa into his cabinet, we might live here next winter, do you think he will?" She writes about the people they have visited and how they have been spending their time; she says she let Mrs. Crapo read Elizabeth's letter about the flood. She writes about family members, and that she and Elizabeth's father hope to visit her in Northampton in April or...

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes about their journey home to Newton Center from Washington D.C. She writes that they should try to be noble Christian women, and talks about a play they saw recently. She reports the death of a friend of theirs, and asks if Elizabeth recieved the handkerchiefs she sent; she is impressed at how much Elizabeth remembers and writes about in her letters.

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Elizabeth's stepmother urges her to do all things in moderation, especially studying, as much as she can, and tells about going to see a talented young violinist, who must have had to sacrifice something else to be so skilled at the violin. She gives Elizabeth various small updates from home.

Scope and Contents Elizabeth's stepmother writes that Mr. Cutte has been chosen to replace Mr. Waterhouse as new headmaster of the school. She tells Elizabeth about their visit with Uncle Henry and Aunt Matty, that her cousin Greenough will delay entering Harvard as his eyesight is still recovering after having the measles, and Ned may fail his exams if he does not study harder, according to Mr. Leach. Elizabeth's parents worry about her not eating breakfast, and that she is so tired from studying. She is...

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Elizabeth's stepmother suggests a picture as a present for Ned, offers advice about buying a tablecloth, reports on a letter from Elizabeth's brother Georgie, who is bringing home a young man named Cupid, who has a bad reputation.

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Elizabeth's stepmother thinks how different her Sunday routine is from how it was when she was young. She writes that an artist friend of theirs is going to Paris to study. Mamma was advised to write a book by a woman she met in Washington, though she has no intention of doing so.

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Elizabeth's stepmother compliments Elizabeth's sonnet, and discusses clothing.

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Elizabeth's stepmother offers advise regarding Elizabeth's desire to switch rooms. She reports on her headaches and Uncle Will's health, and various other pieces of news from home. She writes about a speech by Mr. Northrup, urging young people to sit up rather than crouch over their books.

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Elizabeth's stepmother writes her a note on the back of a letter from Elizabeth's father to her stepmother on a visit to Ned, regarding Ned's health. Both notes also discuss a present for Georgie's birthday.

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Elizabeth's stepmother updates Elizabeth on members of their family and various happenings at home, including a sermon by Dr. Calkins about children's membership in the Church. She asks if Elizabeth saw the eclipse the other night.