Letter written by Louise Downer and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, March 2, 1884
Title
Letter written by Louise Downer and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, March 2, 1884
Subject
Letter writing
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948
Description
This is a photograph of a letter written by Louise Downer and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames on March 2, 1884. The first page, verso, depicts pages one and four, and the second page, recto, depicts pages two and three.
Creator
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Date
1884-03-02
Contributor
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948
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Format
application/pdf
Language
en-US
Type
Text
Identifier
RG9-12-1043_1_1_008
Date Created
2016-05-10
Is Part Of
Frances Proctor Ames Papers, 1882-1948 (RG 9/12/1043)
LIB-UA041
Extent
20.3x25.4
Transcription
894 Genesee St. 84
Mar 2nd
My Dear Friend:
It seems nearly
a year since I left you at
the "Old iron gate." The lectures
were uninterrupted and some
of them very interesting. At
times I was sorry you did
not stay. at others glad that
you did not.
Dr. Mason had some of the
most embarrassing lectures it
has ever been my misfortune
to listen to. I sat with my
Guardian on one side and
Mr Hatch on the other.
and – well - I found two
gray hairs on my head the
day following - so you may
judge the nature of them.
but as there is always an
end to every thing. so those
pleasures and pains of last
year are over. I think on the
whole. the young men
were very respectful. and
most of the faculty. though
I hardly think we shall
ever pine for Dr Mann's countenance
after we learn our
"Alma Mater"
I wonder if you have heard
any thing about Commencement.
My Preceptor came as
I expected and accompanied
me to "Concert Hall". Mr Westhinghous
was one of the ushers
came and spoke with me. meantime
looking at Dr. Dewry
Mr Goldberg was usher also
and gave us very nice
seats - second from the front.
Dr. Park's lecture was all that
I hoped it would be. He gave
that contemptible journal
a good hit. (the one that
spoke slightingly of him)
I send you a paper and
programme with this.
Mip Culver was dressed
in brown silk. a little
bonnet to match her dress
light brown gloves. She
appeared very self possessed.
as you might imagine
I shook hands and congratulated
her. She was
very pleasant, and said
she hoped I would have no
trouble in getting through.
She received a very handsome
bouquet.
Most of the gentlemen received
baskets and bouquets, and
it certainly made me feel
sad to think we should miss
their faces next year.
Poor Mrs Armidoro was [pluche?]
I surely think she was as
well prepared as Mrs Kemball.
The latter appeared
just as meek as M D. as when
a common "Layman."
I saw Mrs Burchard and
bade her "Good bye." She
spoke of you very lovingly
The long garved individual
walked off with his sheep
skin. Dont you pity his first
patient if he ever has one?
Well my dear I must say
good night for the clock of Louise tells
me I have but
little time for the fulfilment
of my many other duties.
your loving friend
Louise Downer.
I will direct your letter coarse next time and
you will think you have one from Ketchum.
if you write-immediately direct
to 394 but if not to Peterboro
Mad. Co. I could write another
letter. Now please let me hear
soon- L.D.
Mar 2nd
My Dear Friend:
It seems nearly
a year since I left you at
the "Old iron gate." The lectures
were uninterrupted and some
of them very interesting. At
times I was sorry you did
not stay. at others glad that
you did not.
Dr. Mason had some of the
most embarrassing lectures it
has ever been my misfortune
to listen to. I sat with my
Guardian on one side and
Mr Hatch on the other.
and – well - I found two
gray hairs on my head the
day following - so you may
judge the nature of them.
but as there is always an
end to every thing. so those
pleasures and pains of last
year are over. I think on the
whole. the young men
were very respectful. and
most of the faculty. though
I hardly think we shall
ever pine for Dr Mann's countenance
after we learn our
"Alma Mater"
I wonder if you have heard
any thing about Commencement.
My Preceptor came as
I expected and accompanied
me to "Concert Hall". Mr Westhinghous
was one of the ushers
came and spoke with me. meantime
looking at Dr. Dewry
Mr Goldberg was usher also
and gave us very nice
seats - second from the front.
Dr. Park's lecture was all that
I hoped it would be. He gave
that contemptible journal
a good hit. (the one that
spoke slightingly of him)
I send you a paper and
programme with this.
Mip Culver was dressed
in brown silk. a little
bonnet to match her dress
light brown gloves. She
appeared very self possessed.
as you might imagine
I shook hands and congratulated
her. She was
very pleasant, and said
she hoped I would have no
trouble in getting through.
She received a very handsome
bouquet.
Most of the gentlemen received
baskets and bouquets, and
it certainly made me feel
sad to think we should miss
their faces next year.
Poor Mrs Armidoro was [pluche?]
I surely think she was as
well prepared as Mrs Kemball.
The latter appeared
just as meek as M D. as when
a common "Layman."
I saw Mrs Burchard and
bade her "Good bye." She
spoke of you very lovingly
The long garved individual
walked off with his sheep
skin. Dont you pity his first
patient if he ever has one?
Well my dear I must say
good night for the clock of Louise tells
me I have but
little time for the fulfilment
of my many other duties.
your loving friend
Louise Downer.
I will direct your letter coarse next time and
you will think you have one from Ketchum.
if you write-immediately direct
to 394 but if not to Peterboro
Mad. Co. I could write another
letter. Now please let me hear
soon- L.D.
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Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948, “Letter written by Louise Downer and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, March 2, 1884,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed April 26, 2024, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/79551.