Handwritten Letter to Women Teachers from Former Instructor at Seminary in Chicago, One of the early establishment of Women upper education

[Women Early Education], 19th c.

ALS : Autograph Letter Signed

[19th c. Women Education] Handwritten letter to 2 women teachers from former instructor. December 22, 1893. 2 pages with original mailing envelope.  9.5 x 5.75 inches. On Western Theological Seminary letterhead, with fine engraving of the school building on both sheets.    To “Miss Ellsworth and Miss Gore” from L.M. Jones, who appears to be a teacher or Director of the Seminary, writing to former pupils who are now teachers themselves at an institution in New Hampshire. In part: “I often hear good reports about both of you by Mrs. Chamberlain. School has come to close once more and we are commencing to disperse some leaving for good, others for two weeks. Dear Mrs. Chamberlain will have about ten of the unfortunate ones here for X Mas, also Dr. Gold and family which will help to make it merry for her.  Mr. Davies wishes to be kindly remembered to both of you.  I intend spending my X Mas with him and I am sure that we will have a lovely time as we always do when we get together.  We were all vaccinated here last week to protect ourselves from the small pox which is raging in the city at the present time.  Miss Jarvis wishes to be kindly remembered to you. I presume that you’re aware of her undertaking since you left.  She is as you know a very brave young lady to undertake such responsibility as she has and I am a little afraid that her health will brake down under the strain.  Hoping to be able to write a longer letter next time…” In very good condition. A unique and personal piece of early Female Education history.

Item #17089

Price: $145.00