Mary Lacy Letter, August 6 1856, Page 6

Title

Mary Lacy Letter, August 6 1856, Page 6

Description

Sixth page of a letter from Mary Lacy to her stepdaughter Elizabeth "Bess" Dewey.

Creator

Mary Lacy

Date

August 6, 1856

Identifier

DC0147s: Lacy Family Papers

Text

lived nearer & she could be with you more. Her sores are rather better & I hope she will soon get rid of them. Mr Junkin stayed with us this week as the Hills were absent & your Father too. He im-proves on acquaintance greatly. By the way he says Fishburne says I am a “model housekeeper” which tickled me vastly, as your Father says I am one of the poorest.
I think Mrs Caldwell meant to go down on the eighth. She told me of a remedy for sore nipples. The ooze from a tanners vat. Ask her about it when you see her. I dont know a single double wrapper pattern that I like & therefore made none. What did it cost you to have yr merino dress dyed? I think of sending mine on but hardly know whether it is worth it.

Language

English