Letter written by Lizzie Parsona and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, June 1, 1886
Title
Letter written by Lizzie Parsona and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, June 1, 1886
Subject
Letter writing
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948
California
Description
This is a photograph of a letter written by Lizzie Parsona and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames on June 1, 1886. Lizzie speaks of living in California and asks about Fannie's (Dr. Ames') life.
Creator
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Date
1886-06-01
Contributor
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948
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Format
application/pdf
Language
en-US
Type
Text
Identifier
RG9-12-1043_1_4_011
Date Created
2016-05-10
Is Part Of
Frances Proctor Ames Papers, 1882-1948 (RG 9/12/1043)
LIB-UA041
Extent
12.7x20.3
Transcription
I forgot to say Mothers cough is about the same. We hope the sunny stay here will benefit her.
Nordhoff, Ventura [?]. Cal.
June 1st 1886
Dear Fanny–
Ever since coming here, I have kept saying I must write to Fanny. But the days flew by so fast, and were so full, in Oakland that I frantically hardly wrote to any one. Perhaps Sister Ella read some of my letters to you, so it will not be wise in me to tell you of the sights and pleasures enjoyed. I hope some time you will come to Cal. for it is a lovely trip. I shall not say whether I advise any friends of mine to take up their abode here, till I have summered, and wintered myself. Oakland is full of Dr’s. many of them have settled there for their health. I am wondering if Dr. Dutcher and family are in the state. I hope some time to get acquainted with them. HOWEVER if I had it to do over again, I would not mind company, and would not want any unless sure it would be perfectly congenial. I found such pleasant gentlemen on the train, I did not mind, if I was the only through lady passenger. I am quite sure you in my place would have lost your heart to one young man. We were delighted, Mother and I, to see the improvement in Mr. Daniels, and Mary we did not know at all on our arrival here. This Oja, pronounced Ohi, is said to be one of the best places in the state, for people with lung and throat difficulties. Many make the mistake of going away before they are finally restored. Mr. D. has bought a little place and intends to remain till he is sure it will be safe for him to leave. Many people sleep on their porches and in tents all sum. Mother and I sleep in our tents every night. We have a great deal of company. The bark of the coyote, hoot of owls, chipping of squirrels, and lizards rustling through the leaves. The mountains seem higher as the days go by, but it is hard to think that there are hills and valleys on them, where all sorts of game roam at will. I am crazy to camp out on them. They say you can see Santa Barbara 30 miles away, and the iocean nearer on the peak of one near ours. Fanny how are you prospering now? Does the practice come along as it ought? Were you surprised at the advent in the Postville parsonage? I was not. How is your Father and Mother. Is Charlie married? I have not had a letter from Sister Ella in a long time or I presume I would know more about you. All join love to you. Write soon to you friend – Lizzie Persona
Address as above
Nordhoff, Ventura [?]. Cal.
June 1st 1886
Dear Fanny–
Ever since coming here, I have kept saying I must write to Fanny. But the days flew by so fast, and were so full, in Oakland that I frantically hardly wrote to any one. Perhaps Sister Ella read some of my letters to you, so it will not be wise in me to tell you of the sights and pleasures enjoyed. I hope some time you will come to Cal. for it is a lovely trip. I shall not say whether I advise any friends of mine to take up their abode here, till I have summered, and wintered myself. Oakland is full of Dr’s. many of them have settled there for their health. I am wondering if Dr. Dutcher and family are in the state. I hope some time to get acquainted with them. HOWEVER if I had it to do over again, I would not mind company, and would not want any unless sure it would be perfectly congenial. I found such pleasant gentlemen on the train, I did not mind, if I was the only through lady passenger. I am quite sure you in my place would have lost your heart to one young man. We were delighted, Mother and I, to see the improvement in Mr. Daniels, and Mary we did not know at all on our arrival here. This Oja, pronounced Ohi, is said to be one of the best places in the state, for people with lung and throat difficulties. Many make the mistake of going away before they are finally restored. Mr. D. has bought a little place and intends to remain till he is sure it will be safe for him to leave. Many people sleep on their porches and in tents all sum. Mother and I sleep in our tents every night. We have a great deal of company. The bark of the coyote, hoot of owls, chipping of squirrels, and lizards rustling through the leaves. The mountains seem higher as the days go by, but it is hard to think that there are hills and valleys on them, where all sorts of game roam at will. I am crazy to camp out on them. They say you can see Santa Barbara 30 miles away, and the iocean nearer on the peak of one near ours. Fanny how are you prospering now? Does the practice come along as it ought? Were you surprised at the advent in the Postville parsonage? I was not. How is your Father and Mother. Is Charlie married? I have not had a letter from Sister Ella in a long time or I presume I would know more about you. All join love to you. Write soon to you friend – Lizzie Persona
Address as above
Original Format
Correspondence
Collection
Citation
Ames, Frances Proctor, 1856-1948, “Letter written by Lizzie Parsona and sent to Dr. Frances Proctor Ames, June 1, 1886,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed April 24, 2024, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/79630.